Question

why did ashoka embrace Buddhism ​

Answer 1

Answer:

the Edicts of Ashoka tell us that, Ashoka converted to Buddhism because he “felt remorse on account of the conquest of Kalinga because, during the subjugation of a previously unconquered country, slaughter, death, and taking away captive of the people necessarily occur.”

Answer 2

Answer:

Ashoka was moved by the sights of dead bodies and wailing of women and children. He issued and edict expressing his regret at the suffering inflicted upon Kalinga and assured that he would renounce and embrace the path of Dharma.

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