Which of the following ruler gave up conquest after winning a war?

Chandragupta

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Mahendra

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Ashoka

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is D Ashoka
Ashoka fought a war to conquer Kalinga. However, he was so horrified when he saw the violence and bloodshed that he decided not to fight any more wars. He is the only king in the history of the world who gave up conquest after winning a war.

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