Multiple choice

Against which kingdom did Ashoka lead Magadha Kalinga war?

  1. Gedrosia

  2. Kalinga

  3. Kamboja

  4. Gandhara
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Emperor Ashoka fought the Kalinga War (261-260 BC) against the kingdom of Kalinga (modern-day Odisha). The brutal conquest and its massive casualties transformed Ashoka, leading to his conversion to Buddhism and adoption of non-violence.

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