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Question : Which one of the following is the principal source of information on Asoka's campaign against Kalinga?

Option 1: Pillar Edict VII

Option 2: Mahavamsa

Option 3: Divyavadana

Option 4: Rock Edict XIII


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Correct Answer: Rock Edict XIII


Solution : The Correct Answer is Rock Edict XIII

The details of the Kalinga War are detailed in Asoka's 13th Rock Edict. The edict details Kalinga's devastation as a result of the war and the Mauryan emperor's regret for it. The Kalinga War had a significant impact on him which eventually convinced him to follow the Dhamma, or path of peace.

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