The Kalinga War, a pivotal event in Ashoka's reign, took place around 261 BCE, approximately eight years after his coronation in 268 BCE. This war led to immense bloodshed and suffering, which profoundly impacted Ashoka and motivated his conversion to Buddhism and adoption of dhamma (righteousness).
How many years after his coronation did Emperor Ashoka conquered Kalinga ?
Asked in UPPSC ACF RFO gs 1 2021 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Ashoka the Great: Kalinga War and Dhamma)
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