The most important event of Ashoka's reign, was the victory of Kalinga, ______ in the modern era, which proved to be an important change in his life.

Question

Question

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RRC Group D Previous Paper 44 (Held On: 4 Dec 2018 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

The most important event of Ashoka's reign was the victory of Kalinga, Odisha in the modern era, which proved to be an important change in his life.
Hence, option 2 is correct.

Additional Information

War with Kalinga
- Ashoka conquered Kalinga in the 9th year of his reign.
  - Kalinga was a modern Odisha.
- Ashoka decided to attack Kalinga due to its strategic location.
- Kalinga war was a horrifying event as it was mentioned in the 13th Rock Edict of Ashoka.
- Approximately, hundred and fifty thousand people were wounded while a hundred thousand people were killed in the course of the war.
- This horrific event deeply impacted Ashoka and led to a change in his heart.
- He vowed to never fight a war.
- He preferred now Dhammavijay over Dig-Vijay.