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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
Why was the Kalinga War a turning point in the life of Ashoka?
Solution
The Kalinga war became a turning point in Ashoka’s life, Because, the death, destruction and great human suffering in this war filled Ashoka’s heart with sorrow and remorse.
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