The Kalinga was fought in
A. 321 BC
B. 301 BC
C. 261 BC
D. 241 BC
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The Kalinga War was a war fought between the Mauryan Empire and the state of Kalinga. Kalinga was an important kingdom because it controlled the trade routes with Southeast Asia. Because of this, Ashoka, the Mauryan king, wanted to capture it. Therefore he lead his huge army to Kalinga in 261 BC.This Question Belongs to History >> Indian History
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