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Who among the following Mauryan rulers fought the Kalinga War in 261 BC?

This questions was previously asked in

SSC MTS 5th July 2022 Shift-2

Bindusara

Brihadratha

Chandragupta Maurya

Ashoka

- Option 1: Bindusara

- Bindusara was the second Mauryan emperor, ruling from around 297 BC to 273 BC.

- He expanded the empire but is not known for the Kalinga War.

- Option 2: Brihadratha

- Brihadratha was not a significant Mauryan ruler during the early empire's height.

- The Kalinga War is not associated with him.

- Option 3: Chandragupta Maurya

- Chandragupta founded the Mauryan Empire.

- He ruled before the Kalinga War took place.

- Option 4: Ashoka

- Ashoka fought the famous Kalinga War in 261 BC.

- This war was pivotal in his life, after which he embraced Buddhism and promoted peace.