Question

.Why was the Kalinga war a turning point in the life of Ashoka?

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Answer 2

Answer:

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.