Mauryan wars: In which year was the Kalinga War fought by Ashoka? Refer to Ashoka’s early reign and the dating of the Kalinga campaign. Choose the correct option.

Q: Mauryan wars: In which year was the Kalinga War fought by Ashoka? Refer to Ashoka’s early reign and the dating of the Kalinga campaign. Choose the correct option.

Reasoning Ashoka's Kalinga campaign is dated to the 8th year of his reign, broadly accepted as 261 BCE. Final Answer 261 BCE

Difficulty: Easy

321 BCE
261 BCE
185 BCE
273 BCE

Correct Answer: 261 BCE

Explanation:

Reasoning

Ashoka's Kalinga campaign is dated to the 8th year of his reign, broadly accepted as 261 BCE.

Final Answer
261 BCE

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