Asoka conquered Kalinga, which is present-day coastal:
ABengal
BAndhra
CKerala
DOrissa
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Orissa
1. Asoka is the most famous early Indian ruler.
2. Kalinga is coastal Orissa.
3. He inscribed his dhamma on rocks and pillars.
_Source: syllabus Themes in Indian History I, Theme 2, Kings, Farmers and Towns._
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