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Ashoka’s Rock Edicts

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Illustration of the Kalinga War and Ashoka's transformation through Rock Edicts, symbolizing the shift from conquest to moral governance in ancient India.
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The Kalinga War and Ashoka’s Rock Edicts: A Transformation from Conquest to Conscience

Rohit Thapa By Rohit Thapa
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July 7, 2025
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📜 Ancient Indian History Series | UPSC & JKAS Focused Notes 🧱 Introduction: A War that Changed Indian History The Kalinga War (261 BCE) marks a turning point in Indian history, not only due to its scale and brutality but because of the profound…