Question

why did Ashoka gave up the war after the Kalinga War

Answer 1

After the Kalinga war ,the sight of such a carnage and massacre of human lives, and the sufferings of the wounde made a deep impression on Ashoka's mind. The unhappiness of the women and children made him very sad and unhappy .He vowed never to make a war again in his life. He decided to devote the rest of his life to the spread of Dharma. Thus the Kalinga war became a turning point of his life.      

Answer 2

Heya...!!

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After the kalinga war when ashoka saw thousands of people lying dead on the ground , his heart melts he thought that it's because of him some children lost their parents.

So, Ashoka decided to gave up war and started following Dhamma principles.


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