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The great king Ashoka converted to this religion after the war of Kalinga. According to one of the scholars of this religion, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the state of nirvana, thus escaping the cycle of suffering and rebirth. It also believes in the principle of ahimsa, that is, not harming life in any form. Which great religion is this?
The great king Ashoka converted to this religion after the war of Kalinga. According to one of the scholars of this religion, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the state of nirvana, thus escaping the cycle of suffering and rebirth. It also believes in the principle of ahimsa, that is, not harming life in any form. Which great religion is this?
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The correct option is C Buddhism
Ashoka last major emperor in the Mauryan dynasty of India. After his successful conquest of the Kalinga, acknowledging the bloodshed in the war he converted into Buddhism and renounced armed conquest and adopted a policy that he called "conquer by dharma". One of the scholars of religion explained the ultimate goal is the attainment of the state of nirvana, this escaping the cycle of suffering and rebirth.
Ashoka last major emperor in the Mauryan dynasty of India. After his successful conquest of the Kalinga, acknowledging the bloodshed in the war he converted into Buddhism and renounced armed conquest and adopted a policy that he called "conquer by dharma". One of the scholars of religion explained the ultimate goal is the attainment of the state of nirvana, this escaping the cycle of suffering and rebirth.
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