Q. In spite of his conversion to Buddhism and the concept of dhamma-vijaya, Ashoka was not a total pacifist. Which of the following does not confirm this view?
(a) He felt sorry for the suffering caused by Kalinga War, but did not give up the conquered territory
(b) After the conquest of Kalinga, Ashoka consolidated his southern conquests
(c) In dealing with the troublesome forest tribes he clearly recognized the possibility of the use of force
(d) He did not abolish capital punishment and granted only a brief reprieve to the condemned prisoners
Ans: (b) After the conquest of Kalinga, Ashoka consolidated his southern conquests