Kalinga War (1 янв 262 г. до нашей эры – 1 янв 261 г. до нашей эры)

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The Kalinga War was fought in what is now India between the Maurya Empire under Ashoka and King of Raja Anantha of the state of Kalinga, an independent feudal kingdom located on the east coast, in the present-day state of Odisha and north of Andhra Pradesh. The Kalinga War included one of the largest and bloodiest battles in Indian history. This was the only major war Ashoka fought after his accession to the throne. The bloodshed of this war is said to have prompted Ashoka to adopt Buddhism.

Estimated Deaths: 175,000

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