According to Ashokan edicts how many years after becoming the king did Ashoka wage war on Kalinga ........

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According to Ashokan edicts, how many years after becoming the king did Ashoka wage war on Kalinga?

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SSC CGL 23rd August 2021 Shift-1

Five

Eight

Six

Seven

- Ashoka was an Indian emperor who belonged to the Maurya Dynasty.

- After his coronation, he initially pursued conquests to expand his empire.

- According to Ashokan edicts, the war on Kalinga was waged in the eighth year of his reign.

- These edicts detail Ashoka's regret following the war, sparking his conversion to Buddhism and a policy of non-violence.

- Option 1: Five - This doesn't match the historical record for the Kalinga war.

- Option 3: Six - Also incorrect based on the timeline provided in the edicts.

- Option 4: Seven - This is not the correct timing either.

The correct answer is Option 2: Eight. .

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