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NDA 2020 GAT · General Knowledge · Ancient India · hard

The Kalinga war and the remorse of the emperor are described in which Ashokan inscription?

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The Kalinga war and the remorse of the emperor are described in which Ashokan inscription?
  1. A. Major Rock Edict XIII
  2. B. Major Rock Edict I
  3. C. Pillar Edict VII
  4. D. Minor Rock Edict at Maski
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Answer: (A) Major Rock Edict XIII

Major Rock Edict XIII describes the conquest of Kalinga, the large loss of life, and Ashoka's remorse leading him to adopt dhamma. Edict I prohibits animal sacrifice, Pillar Edict VII is a summary of his dhamma policy, and the Minor Rock Edict at Maski is notable for naming Ashoka himself.
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