The war Asoka fought with the Kingdom of Kalinga resulted in

A: his downfall and overthrow

B: his acceptance of Buddhism

C: his triumph over Jainism

D: loss of the southern trading routes

Asoka's war in Kalinga resulted in his acceptance of Buddhism

Explanation:

Asoka was the most powerful king on the Indian Subcontinent when he fought a devastating war in the coastal kingdom of Kalinga, which was smaller and one of the few kingdoms that remained independent.

the war brought unprecedented losses on Asoka's army and its ruthlessness completely destroyed Kalinga by the time Asoka conquered it. moved by grief and guilt, he sought to seek refuge in non violence to come over his woes and accepted Buddhism.