The Ashoka


 
 
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The Ashoka

 Ashoka (273-236 RC)

Ashoka emerged not only as the most famous king of the Maurya dynasty, but is also regarded as one of the greatest king of India and the world. His empire covered the whole territory from Hindu Kush to Bengal and extended over Afghanistan,Balachistan and the whole of India with the exception of a small area in the farthest south. The valleys of Nepal and Kashmir were also included in him empire.

The most important event of Ashoka's reign was the conquest of Kalinga (modern Odisha) which proved to be the turning point of his life. The Kalinga war (261 BC) witnessed terrible manslaughter and destruction. The sufferings and atrocities of the battlefield lacerated the heart of Ashoka.

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Question : 1

According to Buddhist texts, Ashoka was appointed as the sub-ruler of ________________.

Right Option : A
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Question : 2

According to the thirteenth Inscription of Ashoka ______________ number of people were killed in Kalinga war.

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

_______________ founded the city Shrinagar during mauryan period.

Right Option : A
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