Question : Kalinga is the ancient name of coastal _____.
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Odisha
Option 3: Kerala
Option 4: Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Odisha
Solution : The correct option is Odisha.
Kalinga is the ancient name of the coastal region that roughly corresponds to the present-day Indian state of Odisha . The historical significance of Kalinga is well-known due to the famous Kalinga War, fought in 261 BCE, which had a profound impact on Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Empire, leading to his conversion to Buddhism and his commitment to non-violence.
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