Question

Why did Ashoka undertake the Battle of Kalinga? What destruction did it bring about?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Ashoka undertook the Battle of Kalinga in order to annex Kalinga to his empire. He wanted to conquer Kalinga because it was a prosperous region with important ports and a powerful navy. The Kalinga war led to great destruction. Ashoka's edicts say that about 100,000 people died in this battle.

Answer 2

Answer:

Kalinga was important as it controlled the land and sea routes to South

India & South East Asia. Kalinga was small independent province which was

not added to the Mauryan Empire.