WBCS.LIVE practice question

Consider the following statements regarding the Kalinga War: 1. It was fought during the 8th regnal year of Ashoka. 2. The massive bloodshed led Ashoka to embrace Buddhism. 3. The details of this war are explicitly mentioned in Major Rock Edict X. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 only
  4. 1, 2, and 3

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1 and 2 only

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 1 and 2 only šŸ“š Explanation: The Kalinga War was a major conflict fought in 261 BC during the 8th year of Emperor Ashoka's coronation. The horrific violence and massive loss of life deeply impacted Ashoka, leading him to adopt the path of Dhamma and Buddhism. The details of the war and his subsequent remorse are actually recorded in Major Rock Edict XIII, not Edict X.