Why is the Kalinga War considered a turning point in Ashoka's life?
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Correct answer: Violence of war inspired him toward moral policy
Ashoka’s own edicts describe the suffering and deaths caused by the conquest of Kalinga. This experience is presented as producing remorse and encouraging him to give greater importance to Dhamma, welfare, restraint, and moral persuasion rather than aggressive conquest. It did not involve deciphering the Indus script, founding the Gupta Empire, or creating a Chola navy, all of which are historically unrelated.
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Violence of war inspired him toward moral policy
Why is this the correct answer?
Ashoka’s own edicts describe the suffering and deaths caused by the conquest of Kalinga. This experience is presented as producing remorse and encouraging him to give greater importance to Dhamma, welfare, restraint, and moral persuasion rather than aggressive conquest. It did not involve deciphering the Indus script, founding the Gupta Empire, or creating a Chola navy, all of which are historically unrelated.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: Writing and City Life.
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