The Kalinga War is considered one of the most significant events in Ashoka's life and reign. According to his own inscriptions (Major Rock Edict 13), the war happened eight years after his coronation. Historical estimates place his coronation around 269 BC or 268 BC, making the war's date around 261 BC.
In which year Asoka invaded Kalinga?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2023 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Ashoka the Great: Kalinga War and Dhamma)
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