Answer: Yes, Asoka believes he should be forgiven for the conquering of Kalinga.
Explanation: Since Kalinga was so small they had a very small population which was a huge advantage for Asoka because they had so many more people. After the conquest he believed that one that does wrong should be forgiven as far as it is possible to be forgiven.
It was the Duke of Wellington who finally gave Nappy the kick in the behind he had deserved for so long. Cheers to the duke!