OPSC OAS · General Studies (Paper I)
Kalinga War (261 BCE), Ashoka's Dhauli and Jaugada edicts, Kharavela's Hathigumpha inscription.
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Q1 · Kalinga and ancient Odisha · EASY
The Kalinga War, fought by Emperor Ashoka, took place in which modern-day state?
Q2 · Kalinga and ancient Odisha · MEDIUM
Which ancient port of Kalinga was famous for maritime trade and overseas expeditions?
Q3 · Kalinga and ancient Odisha · HARD
According to the Hathigumpha inscription, which Kalinga ruler claimed to have brought back the Jina image from Magadha?
Q4 · Kalinga and ancient Odisha · MEDIUM
According to the Hathigumpha inscription, which ruler of Kalinga claimed to have brought back the sacred Jain image taken away by the Nanda king?
Q5 · Kalinga and ancient Odisha · EASY
The famous Kalinga War, which led to Emperor Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism, was fought in approximately which year BCE?