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The Mauryan Empire's Religious Beliefs and Practices: A Tapestry of Faith
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Which religion did Emperor Ashoka embrace after the Kalinga War, leading to a significant shift in the Mauryan Empire's religious landscape?
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Buddhism
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Emperor Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism following the Kalinga War marked a pivotal moment in the history of the Mauryan Empire. He actively promoted Buddhist teachings, erected stupas and pillars with inscriptions espousing Buddhist principles, and sent missionaries to spread the faith beyond India's borders.