Question

After the Kalinga War, Ashoka decided never to wage any war because?

• A. After the conquest of Kalinga, the political unity of Mauryan India had been achieved
• B. He was not wishing to expand his empire further
  
• C. He was moved by the violence, slaughter, and sufferings to the combatants and non-combatants in the war
• D. Shortly after the war he adopted Buddhism which was opposed to violence

Answer 1

The correct option is C He was moved by the violence, slaughter, and sufferings to the combatants and non-combatants in the war

The Kalinga War was fought between the Maurya Empire under Ashoka and the state of Kalinga. The Kalinga War included one of the largest and bloodiest battles in Indian history. He was moved by the violence, slaughter, and sufferings to the combatants and noncombatants in the war. As a result he decided to follow the path of dhamma and instead of violence and battles, he went for dhammavijaya.