Which of the following statements is not correct with regarding the Maurya king Ashoka?
Options:
A . Ashoka is the first king in the Indian history who has left his records engraved on stones.
B . According to the Jaina texts, Ashoka was very cruel in his early life and captured the throne after killing his 99 brothers.
C . Ashoka is said to have added only Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire.
D . The Ashokan inscriptions are found in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Answer: Option B Answer: (b) According to the Buddhist tradition, Ashoka was very cruel in his early life and captured the throne after killing his 99 brothers. But this does not appear to be correct. Not only because of the exaggerated figure of 99, but also because Ashoka himself speaks affectionately about his brothers, sisters and relatives in his edicts.
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