The Kalinga War (c. 260 BCE) was a brutal conflict that led Emperor Ashoka to renounce war and embrace Buddhism, influencing his subsequent policies and spread of Buddhism.
Which of the following kings embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War?
Asked in Assistant Auditor (Direct) 2021 · Topic: Buddhism (Patronage and Spread of Buddhism (e.g., Ashoka, Kanishka))
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