Question

How did the battle of Kalinga affect Ashoka

Answer 1

The battle of Kalinga was the turning point in King Ashoka’s life. In the battle of Kalinga, more than 100,000 people were killed, and 150,000 people were made prisoners of the war. This caused misery in the life of many women and children. This war impacted Ashoka; he decided not to wage any more war. He decided to devote the rest of the life to spread the dharma.