GK Question

history easy true_false

Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

The Kalinga War (261 BCE) caused massive casualties. Witnessing the suffering, Ashoka embraced Buddhism, renounced violence, and promoted Dhamma throughout his empire. [[1]]

Topic Mauryan Empire
Exam Relevance SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway