Mention the battle which changed Ashoka and inclined him towards dharma.
A
Battle of Panipat
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B
Battle of Haldighati
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C
Battle of Kalinga
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D
Carnatic wars
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Solution
The correct option is C Battle of Kalinga Kalinga was a prosperous independent kingdom in present day Orissa which Ashoka wanted to conquer. The massive death and destruction in the battle of Kalinga changed his perspective and he became inclined towards dharma.