"What are the Causes of the Kalinga War?" Topic
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| Tango01 | 12 Jun 2018 9:15 p.m. PST |
"In the 12th year of his reign and the 8th year of his coronation, in 261 B.C., Asoka invaded Kalinga. From the view point of Mauryan imperialism, the conquest of Kalinga was considered necessary for various reasons. From the side of Kalinga, her freedom-loving people were powerful enough to resist the invasion with all their might. As a result, the Kalinga War became one of the most violent and terrible wars of ancient times. Its outcome became epoch-making to make it one of the most famous wars of world history…."
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Frederick  | 13 Jun 2018 5:19 a.m. PST |
Not meaning to be a wet blanket, but if the Kalinga War is one of the most famous wars in history it sure by-passed me because this is the first time I have heard of it |
| Tango01 | 13 Jun 2018 11:27 a.m. PST |
You lern something new in TMP every day… (smile) Amicalement
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John Leahy  | 13 Jun 2018 3:46 p.m. PST |
I'd be interested to know more. But I agree. I do not believe this is that well known. Thanks. John |
| Frederick | 13 Jun 2018 5:01 p.m. PST |
True enough, Armand mon ami |
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