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Why did Asoka convert to Buddhism after the war with the Kalinga Empire?

He was affected greatly by the suffering he witnessed.
He wanted the caste system to have more power.
He rejected practices such as meditation.
He believed in animal sacrifice, which was not an aspect of Hinduism.

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he was affected greatly by the suffering he witnessed!
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Answer: greatly affected by the suffering he witnessed

Step-by-step explanation:

he was in shock he was the reason for all of the lives lost in the battle and converted to buddhism as a result.

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