Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Which of the following Ashokan inscription mentions the Kalinga War?

Options:

10th Rock Edict

12th Rock Edict

13th rock edict

14th rock edict

Correct Answer:

13th rock edict

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - 13th rock edict

The Asokan edicts are divided into two groups, viz Major rock edicts and minor rock edicts. Rock Edict XIII or 13 is the major one. The accounts of Kalinga war was depicted in rock edict 13.