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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