INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

BATTLE AND WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Ashokan inscription which gives an account of the Kalinga war and its effects is
A
Minor Rock Edict IV
B
Minor Rock Edict XIII
C
Minor Rock Edict III
D
Girnar Rock Edict
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mentions victory over Kalinga. Mentions Ashoka’s Dhamma victory over Greek Kings Antiochus of Syria (Amtiyoko), Ptolemy of Egypt (Turamaye), Magas of Cyrene (Maka), Antigonus of Macedon (Amtikini), Alexander of Epirus (Alikasudaro). Also mentions Pandyas, Cholas, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Minor Rock Edict XIII Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-3: -Inscriptions of Ashoka on different edicts are a significant aspect of the history of Ancient India. In total there are 14 major rock edicts. The Rock edict XIII throws light on the Kalinga War conquered by Ashoka. Major Rock edict 13 mentions the powerful victory over Kalinga.

Detailed explanation-4: -The records of the Kalinga war were portrayed in rock alter 13. The war had a profound effect at the forefront of his thoughts so he went the way of Dhamma or harmony in his later life. Rock Edict XIII or 13 is the significant one. Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kalinga war was a very significant event in life of Ashoka which shaped and influenced his future conduct. As stated in 13th major rock edict of Ashoka, he was deeply saddened by the huge loss of lives in Kalinga war and gave up bloodshed and violence.

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