How did king asoka's reign affect the mauryan empire? a.) he outlawed new and controversial religions. b.) he united india and conquered new territories. c.) he constructed roads, hospitals, and rest houses. d.) he introduced jainism and became a monk.

King Ashoka affected Mauryan empire. He became a Buddhist after he lost a fight and then ceased all military activities in the Mauryan empire and started constructing roads, schools, rest houses, hospitals, and wells for his people. He applied Buddhism in the way he ruled his empire. 

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