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    From which of the following source/sources it is learnt that Ashoka fought a fierce battle in Kalinga?
    1. Separate Kalinga Rock Edict of Ashoka
    2. Rock Edict XIII of Ashoka
    3. Dipavamsa
    4. Divyavadana
    Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    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.


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