how was the conquest of kalinga a turning point? What effect did it have on ashoka?
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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.
Ashoka was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty. Ashoka was also known as Devanam Priyadasi. Ashoka invaded Kalinga in 261 B.C, In Kalinga War. After witnessing the mass deaths of the Kalinga War he decided to end the invasions and himself converted to Buddhism. Ashoka promoted the spread of Buddhism across ancient Asia. Ashoka was the first king in Indian history who has left his records engraved on stones. The Great Stupa at Sanchi was built, Ashoka