According to the 2nd century CE text Ashokavadana and it reached its peak of popularity during this time .
The 2nd century CE text Ashokavadana is the Mauryan emperor Bindusara was a patron of the Ajivikas .
According to the 2nd century CE text Ashokavadana , the Mauryan emperor Bindusara was a patron of the Ajivikas , and it reached its peak of popularity during this time .