Class 6Social ScienceAshoka: The Emperor Who Gave Up War

Kalinga War and Transformation

Ashoka was a mighty warrior king. In 261 BCE, he conquered Kalinga (modern Odisha). The war was brutal — 100,000 killed, 150,000 captured. Seeing the death and suffering, Ashoka was deeply moved. He gave up violence forever and adopted Buddhism. This transformation is one of history's most remarkable changes of heart.

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Applied word problem 8

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Exam recap 10

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