John strongly values his girlfriend celia and he encourages her to try new things. when she talks about going skydiving, he doesn't like the idea because he thinks it is too dangerous. john keeps his emotions in check, though and tries to find a creative way to let celia try new things. john is probably using the approach to conflict in his relationship with celia.

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.