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QWhat was the significance of the Battle of Kalinga?

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  • A It marked the beginning of the Mauryan dynasty ✔ ✖
  • B It marked the end of the Mauryan dynasty ✔ ✖
  • C It led to the spread of Buddhism in India ✔ ✖
  • D It led to the spread of Hinduism in India ✔ ✖
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The Battle of Kalinga was fought in eastern India between the Mauryan emperor Ashoka the Great and the kingdom of Kalinga. The battle was particularly brutal, and it is estimated that over 100,000 soldiers and civilians were killed. The carnage of the battle is said to have deeply affected Ashoka, who later renounced violence and embraced Buddhism.

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