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The most important event of Ashoka's reign, was the victory of Kalinga, ______ in the modern era, which proved to be an important change in his life.
1. Bihar
2. Odisha
3. Jharkhand
4. Assam

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Odisha

The correct answer is Odisha.

  • The most important event of Ashoka's reign was the victory of Kalinga, Odisha in the modern era, which proved to be an important change in his life.
  • Hence, option 2 is correct.

  • War with Kalinga
    • Ashoka conquered Kalinga in the 9th year of his reign.
      • Kalinga was a modern Odisha.
    • Ashoka decided to attack Kalinga due to its strategic location.
    • Kalinga war was a horrifying event as it was mentioned in the 13th Rock Edict of Ashoka.
    • Approximately, hundred and fifty thousand people were wounded while a hundred thousand people were killed in the course of the war.
    • This horrific event deeply impacted Ashoka and led to a change in his heart.
    • He vowed to never fight a war.
    • He preferred now Dhammavijay over Dig-Vijay.

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