alleryHow did Kalinga’s suffering affect Ashoka?
AConquest became his main aim
BHe replaced dhamma with Vedic sacrifice
CIt encouraged ethical dhamma
DHe made Kalinga his imperial capital
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It encouraged ethical dhamma
The suffering caused by Kalinga is associated with Ashoka’s remorse and subsequent emphasis on dhamma.
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