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And there is even more evidence on how he was enlightened was he cared for his subjects. Ashoka would respect people's religion no matter what it was And was very fair to everyone and which if someone was one death row he would give them 3 days to stay with them.And would never want to put someone on death row unless the crime was super severe to deserve death.And even though he would still forgive them for their crimes.(Doc D)

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