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?

(1 point)
Responses

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 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.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

This reflects how Asoka changed after the battle, as he became a proponent of non-violence and Buddhism, seeking to promote peace and moral governance following the suffering caused by the conflict.