Consider the following statements 1 The 13th rock edict provides the clear evidence of Kalinga war n...........

Ancient and Medival History Mauryan and Post Maurayan

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Consider the following statements:

1. The 13th rock edict provides the clear evidence of Kalinga war.

2. Kalinga is the only major war Ashoka fought after his accession to the throne.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

Kalinga War (ended c. 262 BCE) was fought in what is now India between the Maurya Empire under Ashoka and King Raja Anantha of the state of Kalinga, an independent feudal kingdom located on the east coast, in the present-day state of Odisha and north of Andhra Pradesh. The Kalinga War included one of the largest and bloodiest battles in Indian history.