Question

Write short notes on Kaling
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Answer 1

Explanation:

The Kalinga War was a war fought between the Mauryan Empire and the state of Kalinga. Kalinga was an important kingdom because it controlled the trade routes with Southeast Asia. Because of this, Ashoka, the Mauryan king, wanted to capture it. Therefore he lead his huge army to Kalinga in 261 BC.

Answer 2

Answer:

• The Kalinga War was a war fought between the Mauryan Empire and the state of Kalinga. 

• Kalinga was an important kingdom because it controlled the trade routes with Southeast Asia.

• Because of this, Ashoka, the Mauryan king, wanted to capture it. Therefore he lead his huge army to Kalinga in 261 BC.

• ashoka invaded kalinga in 261 bc. the kalingans gave tough fight, but they were defeated ultimately. In kalinga war 100,000 people died and 150,000 people were wounded and made prisoners of the war the sight of such a carnage made a deep impression in the ashoka mind. the unhappiness of women and children made him unhappy .he vowed that he will never make a war again . so he became a Buddhist. he was the first empire in history who gives up war after victory