Examveda

The capital of Kalinga according to Jain and Buddhist literature in ancient times was-

A. Toshali

B. Dantapur

C. Kalinga Pattnam

D. Kosala

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

In the epic Mahabharata, Dantapura, now known as Puri, Odisha, was listed as the capital of Kalinga. The Pandava general Sahadeva had paid a visit to this city. Rajapura is described as another capital of Kalinga. Sahadeva seized command of Dantapura.

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