HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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After the Kalinga War, Ashoka decided never to wage any war because?
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After the conquest of Kalinga the political unity of Mauryan India had been achieved
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Ashoka felt apologetic about the destruction of men and material on both sides in the war
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He was moved by the violence, slaughter and sufferings to the combatants and non- combatants in the war
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Shortly after the war he adopted Buddhism Which was opposed to violence
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As a result he decided to follow the path of dhamma and instead of violence and battles, he went for dhammavijaya. Was this answer helpful?
Detailed explanation-2: -The Kalinga war became the turning point in the life of Ashoka. He decided to stop fighting wars and follow a policy of Dhamma Vijaya-conquest through Dharma instead of Digvijay-Conquest of territories. He also started practising ahimsa (non-violence). Thus, Ashoka became the first king in the world to give up war.
Detailed explanation-3: -Emperor Ashoka decided never to wage war again when he witnessed the bloodshed and devastation caused by the Kalinga war. Emperor Ashoka had a change of heart and embraced Buddhism.
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