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प्रश्न
How did the battle of Kalinga affect Ashoka?
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उत्तर
Ashoka invaded Kalinga in 261 BC. The Mauryan army ultimately defeated the Kalinga army. According to an Ashoka edict 100,000 people were killed in this war and 150,000 were taken prisoners. This caused misery to many women and children. The death and destruction which followed the Kalinga war made Ashoka sad and unhappy. It became a turning point in his life. He decided he would not fight any more wars, Instead he would tiy and persuade people to live in peace.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Tick (✓) the right answer:
Ashoka invaded Kalinga in
Fill in the blank:
The battle of _________ changed Ashoka’s life.
Write short notes on:
The measures taken by Ashoka for the welfare of his people.
Picture study:
The picture shows Ashoka’s pillars at Firoz Shah Kotla. Find out.
- Where was it originally installed?
- Who brought it to Delhi?
- How did Ashoka use edicts to spread Dhamma in his kingdom?
Why was the Kalinga War a turning point in the life of Ashoka?
Picture study.
This is an outline map of India.
1. Mark the areas under Ashoka’s rule.
2. Name one ancient town and one modern town on the map.
Choose the correct answer:
Ashoka’s son was named _______.
State whether the following is true or false:
When Ashoka ascended the throne of Magadha, Bengal was the only kingdom outside Mauryan control.
State whether the following is true or false:
Ashoka replaced the policy of dig Vijaya with dhamma Vijaya.
Why is Ashoka called as ‘Ashoka the Great’ ?
