The Kalinga War took place during the reign of which of the following Mauryan kings?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Ashoka.
The Mauryan emperor Ashoka ruled during the Kalinga War.
Approximately 261 BCE was the time of the Kalinga War, a pivotal moment in ancient Indian history.
Ashoka's life underwent a significant metamorphosis as a result, and he chose to accept Buddhism as a means of achieving compassion and peace in place of aggression.
The Mauryan Empire and the subsequent dissemination of Buddhism throughout India and beyond were significantly impacted by Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism and his subsequent advocacy of the religion's dharma (teachings).