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The picture shows Asoka standing in front of a pillar with a carving of a lion on it. This pillar is known as the Lion Pillar of Asoka and it symbolizes the emperor's transformation from a conqueror to a peaceful ruler. After the battle of Kalinga, Asoka was so moved by the suffering he had caused that he renounced violence and adopted Buddhism. The Lion Pillar of Asoka is a symbol of his new commitment to peace and non-violence.
Look at the picture below. How does this picture show how Asoka changed after the battle of kalinga
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