alleryWhich edict expresses Ashoka's deep remorse after the Kalinga War?
AMinor Rock Edict 1
BPillar Edict 7
CMajor Rock Edict 1
DMajor Rock Edict 13
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Major Rock Edict 13
1. Ashoka felt sorrow at the slaughter in Kalinga.
2. He recorded it in Major Rock Edict 13.
3. Other edicts deal with welfare, animals and tolerance.
_Source: Wikipedia, Ashoka, Kalinga War and conversion to Buddhism_
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