HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Which factor contributed most to Emperor Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism?
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his defeat in a major battle
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the population’s support for Buddhism
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remorse over his warlike ways
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Kalinga war and conversion to Buddhism Ashoka’s inscriptions mention that he conquered the Kalinga region during his 8th regnal year: the destruction caused during the war made him repent violence, and in the subsequent years, he was drawn towards Buddhism.
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