How did King Asoka caused a decline in the Indian economy?

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How did King Asoka caused a decline in the Indian economy?

arthashastra and the edicts.

2006-10-12 06:37:26 · 2 answers · asked by lookingforananswer 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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an immediate change in the thinking of people due the the philosophical change to Buddhism.

2006-10-12 06:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by prince47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

He utilized all his wealth in spreading Buddhism all around the world and India.

So, this caused a decline in Indian economy and therefore, European and Arab merchants got a chance to take control over Indian trade and commerce that was carried out through the 'silk route'

2006-10-12 13:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by EnigmaticEncounter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋