Battle of Kalinga

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Maurya_Empire
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:administrative_division focused on welfare post-battle
gptkbp:aftermath Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism
gptkbp:artistic_influence Buddhist art and architecture
gptkbp:artistic_legacy inspired peace movements
enduring influence on Buddhism
enduring influence on Indian culture
gptkbp:bitterness after the battle
after witnessing the devastation
gptkbp:capital Dharanapura
gptkbp:casualties over 100,000
gptkbp:community_impact ancient Indian subcontinent
shift towards peace and tolerance
gptkbp:consequences establishment of the Maurya Empire's dominance
gptkbp:cultural_impact increased followers
promoted non-violence
influenced Indian art and architecture
promoted Buddhist teachings
gptkbp:cultural_practices rich and diverse
between India and Southeast Asia
gptkbp:date 3rd century BCE
261 BCE
gptkbp:defeated led to Mauryan dominance
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations after the battle
promoted international relations
post-battle strategies
gptkbp:disease_resistance symbol of local pride
inspired future generations.
fierce and determined
notable in Indian history
gptkbp:duration one day
approximately one day
approximately 8 years of conflict
gptkbp:economy affected by the war
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:13th_Rock_Edict
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:Kalinga_Kingdom
gptkb:Maurya_Empire
gptkbp:famous_quote ' The conquest of Kalinga is a conquest of the heart.'
' The conquest of Kalinga is a great sorrow to me.'
gptkbp:fought_in ancient India
Maurya Empire and Kalinga Kingdom
gptkbp:geographical_feature strategically significant
gptkbp:governed_by focused on social justice
promoted peace and welfare
gptkbp:has_ability gptkb:Maurya_Empire
gptkbp:historical_analysis continues to evolve
examined in modern historiography
provides insights into ancient warfare
focus on military strategy
gptkbp:historical_context varied among historians
varied among scholars
symbol of the futility of war
post-Mauryan period
part of the expansion of the Maurya Empire
pre-Mauryan conflicts
viewed as a turning point in Indian history
gptkbp:historical_debate impact on Indian military history
gptkbp:historical_documentation inscriptions and texts
accounts by historians like Megasthenes
found in Buddhist texts
gptkbp:historical_event commemorated in literature
about the costs of war
about war and peace
gptkbp:historical_figure vary in details
recorded by ancient historians
gptkbp:historical_impact shift in Indian politics
influenced Indian history
shaped Indian civilization
shaped future Indian empires
shift in Indian political landscape
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Maurya_Empire
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of transformation
studied in military history courses
marked a turning point in Indian history
example of the consequences of war
transformation of Ashoka's rule
one of the largest battles of its time
shift in Indian political landscape
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Ashoka's_edicts
various ancient texts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Kalinga
gptkbp:influenced Indian art and architecture
gptkbp:influenced_by previous conflicts in the region
gptkbp:inscription document the battle's aftermath
recorded the battle's aftermath
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:Ashoka_the_Great
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in observed in various forms
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:Ashoka's_edicts
gptkbp:is_influential_in on later Indian rulers
extended beyond India.
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Ashoka_the_Great
gptkbp:leadership notable figures in history
resisted Mauryan expansion
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Ashoka's_Dhamma
symbol of the horrors of war
inspired future leaders
remains in Indian history
influenced Indian history
endures in Indian history.
inspired non-violence in governance
remembered for its bravery
gptkbp:location gptkb:Kalinga
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:mythological_figure
use of war elephants
gptkbp:narrative_style often romanticized
often studied in military history
described in ancient texts
gptkbp:notable_allies various regional powers
various local kingdoms
gptkbp:notable_for promoted non-violence
promoted moral governance
advocated for animal rights
inscribed on pillars
promoted dharma
gptkbp:population suffered greatly
greatly affected by the battle
significantly affected by the war
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:Ashoka's_edicts
gptkbp:reform social welfare initiatives
after the battle
inspired by the battle's aftermath
gptkbp:reign_end after the battle
influenced by the battle
marked by significant reforms
gptkbp:result Mauryan victory
gptkbp:return_policy gptkb:Dhamma
Buddhist propagation
from conquest to governance
gptkbp:significance led to the spread of Buddhism
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes
control over trade routes
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:team notable for their bravery
gptkbp:translated_into to Buddhism after the battle
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:vision gptkb:peaceful_coexistence
peace and harmony
for a unified India
gptkbp:was_a_patron_of focused on compassion
emphasized compassion
influenced by the battle's consequences