alleryHow many men and animals did Ashoka's edict say were killed in the Kalinga War?
A10,000
B50,000
C1,000,000
D100,000
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 100,000
1. Major Rock Edict 13 lists the losses.
2. It states 100,000 were killed in action.
3. It adds that 150,000 were carried away as captives.
_Source: Wikipedia, Ashoka, Kalinga War_
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