Question

how was the conquest of Kalinga a turning point ? What effect did it have on ashoka?

Answer 1

The triumph of Kalinga changed Ashoka's life and led him to follow the path of Buddhism.  

Explanation:

• The conquest of Kalinga for Ashoka was a turning point because he was horrified by people killed in Kalinga.
• Ashoka decided to abandon war and declared Buddhism as the state religion of the Mauryan empire.
• He followed the policy of Dhamma (set of commands) in his empire.  

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Answer 2

Answer:

The conquest of Kalinga for Ashoka was a turning point because he was horrified by people killed in Kalinga.

Ashoka decided to abandon war and declared Buddhism as the state religion of the Mauryan empire.

He followed the policy of Dhamma (set of commands) in his empire.