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Q: The lethal war with Kalinga transformed the vengeful Emperor Ashoka to a stable and peaceful emperor and he became of a follower of–
  • A. Buddhism
  • B. Vedanta
  • C. Hinduism
  • D. Jainism
Correct Answer: Option A - The lethal war with Kalinga transformed the vengeful Emperor Ashoka into a stable and peaceful emperor, and he became a patron of Buddhism. The Kalinga War was fought in ancient time between the Maurya Empire under Ashoka and the state of Kalinga in 261 BC. The Kalinga War is one of the largest and bloodiest battles in Indian history. Edict 13 of the Ashoka Rock Inscriptions expresses the great remorse the king felt after observing the destruction of Kalinga.
A. The lethal war with Kalinga transformed the vengeful Emperor Ashoka into a stable and peaceful emperor, and he became a patron of Buddhism. The Kalinga War was fought in ancient time between the Maurya Empire under Ashoka and the state of Kalinga in 261 BC. The Kalinga War is one of the largest and bloodiest battles in Indian history. Edict 13 of the Ashoka Rock Inscriptions expresses the great remorse the king felt after observing the destruction of Kalinga.

Explanations:

The lethal war with Kalinga transformed the vengeful Emperor Ashoka into a stable and peaceful emperor, and he became a patron of Buddhism. The Kalinga War was fought in ancient time between the Maurya Empire under Ashoka and the state of Kalinga in 261 BC. The Kalinga War is one of the largest and bloodiest battles in Indian history. Edict 13 of the Ashoka Rock Inscriptions expresses the great remorse the king felt after observing the destruction of Kalinga.