Asoka began to spread Buddhism throughout the Mauryan Empire because he(1 point)

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wanted to conquer more territories with his armies.
wanted to conquer more territories with his armies.

regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga.
regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga.

had no concern for the common people.
had no concern for the common people.

was celebrating the start of his rule.
was celebrating the start of his rule.

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Asoka began to spread Buddhism throughout the Mauryan Empire because he regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga. This event profoundly impacted him and led him to adopt non-violence and promote Buddhism, which emphasizes compassion and the alleviation of suffering.

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