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After his father’s death Ashoka sat on the strone of Magadha. Ashoka was one of the greatest kings of India, He was brave, intelligent and a kind hearted king. He wanted to extend his empire. He invaded Kalinga (modern Orissa) with a large army. He defeated Kalinga’s army but he was deeply moved by seeing the massacre of more than 1 lakh soldiers. Not only soldiers many innocent people were killed and wounded. Ashoka returned back to Patliputra, the capital of Magadha, He decided not to invade on any other country. He accepted Buddhism and preached non-voilence.

1. Ashoka was a powerful king. We can say so because

A. he decided not to fight any more battle

B. he wanted to extend his empire by defeating other kings

C. he fought the first battle and won it

D. he was moved to see the bloodshed of many people

2. He decided not to fight any battle after his first victory because—

A. he was unintelligent and coward

B. he could not bear the killing of soldiers and innocent people

C. he was not knowing the different war skills

D. he was afraid that he would be killed in the battle field

3. In this passage the word ‘massacre’ means—

A.Killing of many soldiers and civilians

B. to train soldiers for war

C. killing of many animals

D. medical help for wounded soldiers

4. At last king Ashoka decided~

A. to live with the monks in the stupas

B. to leave the throne and become a sage

C. go to a university and study religion

D. to adopt Buddhism

5. ‘The word ‘innocent’ means—

A. indisciplined

B.cruel

C. free from guilty

D. coward

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