With reference to Ashoka reign explain the following a) his kalinga war b) his dharma or dhamma c) his administration
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Explanation:
a) Kalinga is the ancient name of coastal Orissa (seeMap 5, page 68). Ashoka fought a war to conquerKalinga. However, he was so horrified when he saw the violence and bloodshed that he decided not to fight any more wars. He is the only king in the history of the world who gave up conquest after winning in a war.
b) Ashoka’s dhamma did not involve worship of a god, or performance of a sacrifice. He felt that just as a father tries to teach his children he just as a father tries to teach his children he had a duty to instruct his subjects. He was also inspired by the teachings of the Buddha had a duty to instruct his subjects. He was also inspired by teachings of the Buddha
c) The most famous Mauryan ruler was Ashoka. He was the first ruler who tried to take his message to the people through inscriptions. Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were in Prakrit and were written in the Brahmi script.
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a) the whole area of kalingawas pludered and destroyed