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Ashoka's Dhamma primarily focused on:

  1. The aggressive expansion of the Mauryan Empire through military conquest.
  2. Promoting religious tolerance, social welfare, and ethical conduct.
  3. Strict adherence to the caste system and traditional Vedic rituals.
  4. Establishing a centralized economic system based on state-owned enterprises.

Answer:

Option B: Promoting religious tolerance, social welfare, and ethical conduct.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Promoting religious tolerance, social welfare, and ethical conduct.”.

Ashoka's Dhamma was a set of ethical principles based on Buddhist ideals, promoting non-violence, religious tolerance, and social responsibility.