INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Asokan edicts are divided into two groups, viz Major rock edicts and minor rock edicts . Rock Edict XIII or 13 is the major one. The accounts of Kalinga war was depicted in rock edict 13. The Kalinga war made a deep impact on his mind so he went to the path of Dhamma or peace in his later life.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thirteenth rock edict which was issued at the end of the Kalinga war gives a vivid picture of the change of Ashoka from an aggressive and violent warrior to a great lover and preacher of peace. The direct and immediate effect of the Kalinga war was the conversion of Ashoka to Buddhism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: Rock edict XIII mentions about Kalinga war. After the war, Ashoka adopted Buddhism and renounced wars.

Detailed explanation-4: -Solution. The horror of the Kalinga war was described by the king himself in the Rock Edict XIII. The Rock Edicts II and XIII of Ashoka refer to the names of the three dynasties namely Pandyas, Cholas, the Keralaputras, and the Sathyaputras.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rock Edict XIII.-Pillar edicts, Major rock edicts and Minor rock edicts.-The Kalinga War that was conquered by Ashoka is clearly described in the major rock edict.