Why was the Kalinga War a turning point in the life of Ashoka?
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The Kalinga war was a turning point in Ashoka's life. He was filled with guilt and sorrow when he saw the death and destruction caused by the war. He decided to give up violence,and spread the message of love and peace among his empire. His policy of Digvijaya or conquest of land changed to dhammavijaya or conquest through dharma.
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Ashoka invaded Kalinga in 261 B.C. In Kalinga War, 100,000 people died, 150,000 were wounded and made prisoners of war. The sight of such a carnage and massacre of human lives, and the sufferings of the wounded made a deep impression on Ashoka's mind. ... Thus, the Kalinga War became a turning point in Ashoka's life.
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