Question

Which Emperor waged a destructive war against the state of Kalinga around 260 BCE?
a. Ashoka
b. Babur
c. Aurangzeb

Answer 1

Answer : $\bold{Ashoka}$


Extra Information -

The Emperor "Ashoka" waged a destructive war against the state of Kalinga around 260 BCE.

Ashoka was the grandson of the Chandragupta Maurya, who was the founder of Maurya Dynasty. He spread his Mauryan Empire to the western and eastern parts of India.

He was an Indian Emperor of the Maurya Dynasty. He ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinents. He was considered as one of the the Greatest Emperor.

He waged a destructive war against the state of Kalinga which he conquered around 260 BCE. The Kalinga war was ended in 262 BCE. After the mass deaths of the Kalinga war, Ashoka was converted to Buddhism.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option - a

Emperor Ashoka faced the destructive war against ruler of Kalinga.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

• Ashoka was one of the greatest emperors of Mauryan Empire.

• He was son of Bindusara and grand son of Chandragupta Maurya.

• Ashoka was very interested in expanding his kingdom.

• So, he waged a destructive war against the state of Kalinga.

• Kalinga war was country between Ashoka and Raja Anantha.

• In this war many people were killed and others became homeless.

• This was the turning point of the career of king Ashoka.

• Where he later converted to Buddhism.