The influence of the Buddha (Buddhism) on the leadership of Mauryan Empire.

"Buddhism improved the rule system and the military of the Mauryan Empire. After King Ashoka converted himself to Buddhism, the rule of this empire was much more successful and peaceful in retaining their subjects. Ashoka had killed many people throughout his conquests, and, as a result, many did not forgive him." - studydriver.com

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it provided for selection of government employees through competitive examinations. it also made it unlawful to fire or demote covered employees for political reasons or to require them to give political service or payment, and it set up a civil service commission to enforce the law.

explanation:

the fact that could also be added to column b is that during world war ii, specifically between the years 1941 and 1945, japan expanded its territory towards the indonesian territory in what was known later as part of the "pacific war". in that time, japan could conquer the philipines, singapore,   borneo, central java, malang, cebu, sumatra and various other islands of the area, therefore expanding its territory for a brief period of time.