From which of the following source/sources it is learnt that Ashoka fought a fierce battle in Kalinga?
Separate Kalinga Rock Edict of Ashoka
Rock Edict XIII of Ashoka
Dipavamsa
Divyavadana
Select the correct answer from the codes given below codes:
Options:
A . 2 only
B . 1, 2 and 3
C . 1, 2, 3 and 4
D . 1 only
Answer: Option A Answer: (a) Asoka's response to the Kalinga War is recorded in the Edicts of Asoka. The Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I state that the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka to take Buddhist religion and to adopt the path of `Dhamma Vijaya` (win through religion) and `Ahimsa`(non-violence). After conquering Kalinga, Ashoka stopped the expansion of his empire and concentrated on spreading the Buddhist religion. Ashoka reigned for more than forty years more and brought prosperity and harmony to his sovereignty
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