1. Separate Kalinga Rock Edict of Ashoka |
2. Rock Edict XIII of Ashoka |
3. Dipavamsa |
4. Divyavadana |
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Asoka's response to the Kalinga War is recorded in the Edicts of Asoka.the Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I state that the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka to take Buddhist religion and to adopt the path of 'Dhamma Vijaya' (win through religion) and 'Ahimsa\non-violence). After conquring Kalinga, Ashoka stopped the expansion of his empire and concentrated on spreading the Buddhist religion. Ashoka reigned for more than forty years more and brought prosperity and harmony to his sovereignty.You need to login to perform this action.
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