Ashoka’s commitment to the happiness and welfare of all his people conflicts directly with which aspect of Indian society?

Ashoka’s commitment to the welfare of all people clashes most directly with the caste system, which divided society into ranked groups and assigned people unequal status. Cultural advancement and religious practice do not inherently conflict with concern for everyone’s welfare, and warfare strategies are not a social hierarchy. The correct choice is the caste system.

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