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WHAT IS DHAMMAAVIJAYA ?

After Kalinga war and conversion to Buddhism, King Asoka embarked on ''dhammavijaya'', which was conquest by dhamma and no longer carried on with

digvijaya (conquest by war). His rule became more humane and according to the dhamma. He followed the path of non-violence which was the main principle of dhamma and much importance was given for the welfare and prosperity of his subjects.