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The war began in the 8th year of Ashoka's reign, probably in 261 BC. Ashoka's father Bindusara had previously attempted to conquer Kalinga, but had been repulsed. After a bloody battle for the throne after Bindusara's death, Ashoka tried to annex Kalinga. At that time the king of Kalinga was Raja Anantha padma nabhan. Ashoka was successful only after a savage war, whose consequences changed Ashoka's views on war and led him to pledge never to wage a war. It is said that in the aftermath of the Battle of Kalinga the Daya River running next to the battle field turned red with the blood of the slain; about 100,000 Kalinga civilians and more than 10,000 of Ashoka's own warriors were among those slain.
Ashoka had seen the bloodshed with his own eyes. He felt that he was the cause of the destruction.
Ashoka's response to the Kalinga War is recorded in the Edicts of Ashoka. According to some of these (Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I), the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka, already a non-engaged Buddhist, to devote the rest of his life to Ahimsa (non-violence) and to Dhamma-Vijaya (victory through Dhamma). Following the conquest of Kalinga, Ashoka ended the military expansion of the empire, and led the empire through more than 40 years of relative peace, harmony and prosperity.
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Who was the opposite of Ashoka during Kalinga war?
"kalingaraj" the war was took place in 261 b.C
What battle was King Ashoka involved in?
King Ashoka was involved in Kalinga war-the main war of his reign.
When did Ashoka conquer Kalinga?
Asoka conquered Kalinga in 261 b.C.
When did War of the Regulation happen?
War of the Regulation happened in 1770.
When did Toledo War happen?
Toledo War happened in 1835.
What was the reason for the kalinga war?
The main reason for the Kalinga War was territorial expansion. It was a war between Ashoka the Great and the state of Kalinga in India.
When was kalinga war fought?
276bc
What influenced Ashoka the Great after the Kalinga war to become a Buddhist?
He felt remorse and guilty after seeing the devastation and the bloodshed the Kalinga war had created.
What was the reason behind kalinga war?
from the time of ashokas father kalinga is the small kingdom which is not under their control they tried many atimes for it.
Why was Kalinga war a turning point in Ashoka is life?
After the Kalinga war, Ashoka converted to Buddhism because he didn't like seeing so much bloodshed.
How many years was the war of kalinga war fought for?
100 years
Which religion did Ashoka embrance after the kalinga war?
Buddhism.
Who was the name of kaling king?
It depends on which king of Kaling you are referring to, but the king of Kalinga during the Kalinga War was Raja Anahatha padmanabhan.
What dress asoka used after kalinga war?
wedding dress
What was the effect of kalinga war on asoka?
He adopted buddhism and ahimsa
In which war did great king ashoka think that he will never go for a war again?
kalinga
What tribal wars are there in Kalinga Philippines?
Kalinga is known as headhunter, they are brave and strong. Kalinga people are very hospitable, they treat you like their family. There are many tribal war exist in kalinga. Every Family is armed with a gun. Each kalinga protect their Tribe against enemy but for today people of kalinga tries to defused the tribal war. There are also agreement of kalinga. Bodong(Peace pact) exist to prevent tribes from any conflict. by the way, I am from Kalinga and in case you want to go their. Don't be afraid because they are very nice person and hospitable. http://theclamorofkalinga.blogspot.com/2008/03/bodong-peace-pact.html www.kalingatambayan.com
