Question

indian empires and chinese dynasties
how did emperor ashokas conversion to buddhism after the kalinga war demonstrate a significant shift in imperial philosophy?
he moved from conquest through violence to governance through moral example and welfare
he declared buddhism the only legal religion in the empire
he immediately abdicated the throne to become a monk
he abandoned all military forces and relied solely on diplomacy

Explanation:

After the Kalinga War, Emperor Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism led him to shift from a focus on violent conquest to governance based on moral and ethical principles like those espoused in Buddhism. He promoted welfare and non - violence. Declaring Buddhism as the only legal religion is an over - statement. Abandoning the throne or all military forces is not accurate either.

Answer:

He moved from conquest through violence to governance through moral example.