Which is the best comparison of the basic beliefs of the Aryans and the Mauryans?

Aryan society emphasized social classes, with people’s roles and status organized through the caste system. Under the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, Buddhist principles encouraged tolerance and respect for different beliefs, making the Mauryans comparatively inclusive. Therefore, “the Aryans were class focused; the Mauryans were inclusive” is the best comparison.

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