How many years into his reign did Ashoka convert to Buddhism?
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Answer
Ashoka converted to Buddhism a few years after the Kalinga War, which happened during his eighth regnal year. He then devoted himself to the propagation of "dhamma" or righteous conduct and played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism.
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