A large pillar of Asoka rises above a crowd of tourists. It is several times the height of a person and perfectly round. On top, there is a single lion.

Question

Look at the picture. How does this picture show how Asoka changed after the Battle of Kalinga?

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Responses

The pillars proclaimed the rule of law everyone must follow after the Battle of Kalinga.

The pillars proclaimed the rule of law everyone must follow after the Battle of Kalinga.

The pillars proclaimed his victory at the Battle of Kalinga and his plan for a greater India.

The pillars proclaimed his victory at the Battle of Kalinga and his plan for a greater India.

The pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the Battle of Kalinga and his conversion to Buddhism.

The pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the Battle of Kalinga and his conversion to Buddhism.

The pillars proclaimed his respect and honor for his ancestors and the Hindu god Ganesha who helped him win the Battle of Kalinga.

The pillars proclaimed his respect and honor for his ancestors and the Hindu god Ganesha who helped him win the Battle of Kalinga.
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

The pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the Battle of Kalinga and his conversion to Buddhism.

After the Battle of Kalinga, which resulted in significant loss of life, Emperor Ashoka experienced a profound transformation, leading him to embrace Buddhism and promote non-violence, compassion, and adherence to moral law, which he expressed through the construction of these pillars.