The Religion then of every man must be left to the conviction and conscience of every man . . . to exercise it as these may dictate. This right is in its nature an unalienable right. What is the main idea of this excerpt?

Individuals should have the right to choose any religion

Explanation: The excerpt above aligns with the idea behind the bill of rights which includes affording individuals the right or freedom to align with any religion of their choosen. Individual's may wish to follow or associate with any religion which shows considerable evidence or conviction to him or her and then decides to follow and associate with such religious group. Religion isn't enforceable and the religion to follow is should be down to individual preference and not enforcement.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.

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