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Emperor Ashoka converts after the Kalinga War. He sends missionaries to Sri Lanka, Central Asia, and the Hellenistic world. Rock edicts spread dharma (ethical conduct) across the subcontinent.

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Thapar, R.. Ashoka (1997)
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Thapar, R.. Ashoka (1997)

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"Ashoka Embraces Buddhism." ELGODS: Spiritual Encyclopedia of India, Timeline, https://elgods.jambudweep.tech/explore/timeline/ashoka-embraces-buddhism. Accessed August 21, 2026.