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The Mauryan emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism after which bloody war?

Correct answer D. Kalinga War

Explanation

Ashoka's conquest of Kalinga, around 261 BC, caused vast loss of life. Filled with remorse, he turned to Buddhism and promoted dhamma through his rock edicts.

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