History · Mauryan Empire
The massacre during the Kalinga War deeply moved Emperor Ashoka. As a direct consequence, which major policy change did he adopt?
- 1He renounced the throne immediately.
- 2He completely abandoned the Mauryan army.
- 3He replaced Bheri-Ghosha (conquest by war) with Dhamma-Ghosha (conquest by righteousness).✓
- 4He replaced Dhamma-Ghosha with Bheri-Ghosha.
Correct answer
He replaced Bheri-Ghosha (conquest by war) with Dhamma-Ghosha (conquest by righteousness).
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