Write about the importance of Kalinga war.

1.	Write about the importance of Kalinga war.
Answer» The Kalinga war is an important stage in the life of Ashoka, the great. Ashoka declared war on Kalinga during the eight year ofhis rule. About one lakh people lost their lives and another lakh were injured. Another one and a half lakh soldiers were held as prisoners of war. Ashoka was deeply disturbed by the immense destruction of human life in the war. He resolved to. not wage wars in future. We chose the path of Dharma in place of war. He accepted Buddhism and spread the messages of Buddhism all over his empire and also many other countries. He encouraged his subjects to repsect their parents, elders and to have compassion, truthfulness and to be generous. He also appointed ‘Dharmamaha Mantras’ to preach good conduct to his subjects. They were also responsible for the welfare of orphans, widows and old people.

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The Kalinga war is an important stage in the life of Ashoka, the great. Ashoka declared war on Kalinga during the eight year ofhis rule. About one lakh people lost their lives and another lakh were injured. Another one and a half lakh soldiers were held as prisoners of war. Ashoka was deeply disturbed by the immense destruction of human life in the war. He resolved to. not wage wars in future. We chose the path of Dharma in place of war.

He accepted Buddhism and spread the messages of Buddhism all over his empire and also many other countries. He encouraged his subjects to repsect their parents, elders and to have compassion, truthfulness and to be generous. He also appointed ‘Dharmamaha Mantras’ to preach good conduct to his subjects. They were also responsible for the welfare of orphans, widows and old people.

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