GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which Rock Edict of Ashoka mentions the Kalinga War?
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(V) Fifth
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(II) Second
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(VIII) Eighth
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(XII) Thirteenth
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Rock edict XIII mentions about Kalinga war.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the battle of Kalinga, more than 100, 000 people were killed, and 150, 000 people were made prisoners of the war. This caused misery in the life of many women and children. This war impacted Ashoka; he decided not to wage any more war. He decided to devote the rest of the life to spread the dharma.
Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Option 1, i.e Major Rock Edict 13. Major Rock Edict 13 gives details about his war with Kalinga.
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