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Q. After the Kalinga War, Ashoka decided never to wage any war because?

A
Ashoka felt apologetic about the destruction of men and material on both sides in the war
B
After the conquest of Kalinga the political unity of Mauryan India had been achieved
C
He was moved by the violence, slaughter and sufferings to the combatants and noncombatants in the war
D
Shortly after the war he adopted Buddhism which was opposed to violence

Correct Answer

He was moved by the violence, slaughter and sufferings to the combatants and noncombatants in the war

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