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Q: According to Ashokan edicts, how many years after becoming the king did Ashoka wage war on Kalinga?
  • A. Seven
  • B. Five
  • C. Eight
  • D. Six
Correct Answer: Option C - According to Ashoka's Major Rock Edict 13, he conquered Kalinga 8 years after he ascended the throne. Ashoka invaded Kalinga in 261 B.C. When Ashoka attacked Kalinga, at that time Anantha Padmanabha was the ruler of Kalinga.
C. According to Ashoka's Major Rock Edict 13, he conquered Kalinga 8 years after he ascended the throne. Ashoka invaded Kalinga in 261 B.C. When Ashoka attacked Kalinga, at that time Anantha Padmanabha was the ruler of Kalinga.

Explanations:

According to Ashoka's Major Rock Edict 13, he conquered Kalinga 8 years after he ascended the throne. Ashoka invaded Kalinga in 261 B.C. When Ashoka attacked Kalinga, at that time Anantha Padmanabha was the ruler of Kalinga.