Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). **Assertion (A):** The appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras by Emperor Ashoka led to the immediate suppression and decline of Brahmanism and Ajivikism in Bihar. **Reason (R):** Dhamma Mahamatras were explicitly instructed by Ashoka to distribute royal charity and ensure welfare among all religious sects, including Brahmins, Ajivikas, and Nirgranthas. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options:

  • A: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • C: A is true, but R is false
  • D: A is false, but R is true

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