Question

How was Ashoka affected by the Kalinga war?

• A. His aspirations for power increased.
• B. He gave up violence and stopped fighting wars.
• C. His aspirations for wealth increased.
• D. He became more fierce towards war.

Answer 1

The correct option is B He gave up violence and stopped fighting wars.

The bloodshed and the huge numbers of lives lost during the Kalinga war broke Ashoka's heart and he decided to give up on the use of wars and violence. He started practising and preaching the idea of dhamma.