The Turning Point of Indian History The field of Kalinga was soaked in blood. Bodies lay strewn, families were destroyed, and ...

The historical war drama is based on the Battle of Saragarhi of 1897. Watch the film for details about the first Indian War of Independence. Starring Dilip Kumar, Prithviraj Kapoor and Madhubala, it ...

When we think of ancient India, images of grand temples, philosophical discourse, and flourishing trade often come to mind. However, behind the splendor of the Mauryan Empire—the first empire to unify ...

echoes of the Kalinga War and the spread of Buddhism under Emperor Ashoka, to the fervor of the Paika Rebellion, the imprint of the Mughal Empire, and the British Raj— the mural stands as a living ...

India is going all-in on Buddhist tourism, and Odisha is emerging as ... Welcome to Dhaulagiri, the site of the bloody Kalinga War that changed Emperor Ashoka forever. Today, the Dhauli Shanti Stupa ...

This much-anticipated film stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film releases on February 14. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film ...

Mauryan Emperor Ashoka is believed to have invaded Kalinga in 261 BC but, deeply moved by the bloodshed in the war, he eventually embraced Buddhism, which he eventually helped spread not only to his ...

Ashoka, the grandson of Chandragupta, is one of the most famous kings in Indian history. After a bloody war called the Kalinga War, he became a follower of Buddhism. Ashoka promoted peace ...

This moment of reflection led him to renounce violence and embrace Buddhism ... of Kalinga, where the mighty Emperor Ashoka gave up violence and chose to preach peace,” Modi said. “War ...

Show Full Article The Kalinga war was fought in ancient India between emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan empire and the rulers ... by the terrible bloodshed caused by this war and converted to Buddhism.

Emperor Ashoka, after witnessing the horrors of the Kalinga War, embraced Buddhism and dedicated his rule to promoting peace, tolerance, and compassion through moral edicts. These inscriptions ...

most notably the Kalinga War. The war's brutality led to immense loss of life, deeply affecting Ashoka. This pivotal moment catalysed his transformation from a ruthless conqueror to a benevolent ruler ...