Multiple choice

What did the conquest of Kalinga make Asoka realize about the nature of war?

  1. War leads to the death of innocent people

  2. war is the best way to expand an empire

  3. war cannot be avoided

  4. war is very expensive to fight
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Explanation

After the brutal conquest of Kalinga, Asoka was deeply affected by the massive loss of life and suffering, which led him to renounce violence and adopt Buddhism.

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