Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Orissa invaded by

  1. Himayun

  2. Chandragupta

  3. Ashoka

  4. Me
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire invaded Kalinga (ancient Orissa) around 261 BCE in the famous Kalinga War. This devastating war, which reportedly caused over 100,000 casualties, transformed Ashoka and led him to embrace Buddhism and non-violence. Chandragupta was Ashoka's grandfather, and Humayun was a much later Mughal ruler.

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