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from the time of ashokas father kalinga is the small kingdom which is not under their control they tried many atimes for it.

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In approximately 260 Bc, Kalinga was part of what is present day India. This Kalinga War was fought between Ashoka the great and Kalinga to make it part of his Maurya Empire.

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What was the reason for the kalinga war?

The main reason for the Kalinga War was territorial expansion. It was a war between Ashoka the Great and the state of Kalinga in India.


When was kalinga war fought?

276bc


What influenced Ashoka the Great after the Kalinga war to become a Buddhist?

He felt remorse and guilty after seeing the devastation and the bloodshed the Kalinga war had created.


Why was Kalinga war a turning point in Ashoka is life?

After the Kalinga war, Ashoka converted to Buddhism because he didn't like seeing so much bloodshed.


How many years was the war of kalinga war fought for?

100 years


Which religion did Ashoka embrance after the kalinga war?

Buddhism.


Who was the name of kaling king?

It depends on which king of Kaling you are referring to, but the king of Kalinga during the Kalinga War was Raja Anahatha padmanabhan.


What was the effect of kalinga war on asoka?

He adopted buddhism and ahimsa


What dress asoka used after kalinga war?

wedding dress


In which war did great king ashoka think that he will never go for a war again?

kalinga


What tribal wars are there in Kalinga Philippines?

Kalinga is known as headhunter, they are brave and strong. Kalinga people are very hospitable, they treat you like their family. There are many tribal war exist in kalinga. Every Family is armed with a gun. Each kalinga protect their Tribe against enemy but for today people of kalinga tries to defused the tribal war. There are also agreement of kalinga. Bodong(Peace pact) exist to prevent tribes from any conflict. by the way, I am from Kalinga and in case you want to go their. Don't be afraid because they are very nice person and hospitable. http://theclamorofkalinga.blogspot.com/2008/03/bodong-peace-pact.html www.kalingatambayan.com


Who was the opposite of Ashoka during Kalinga war?

"kalingaraj" the war was took place in 261 b.C