66ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. Re-Exam (Pre) 2020
In which inscription is Kalinga victory is mentioned?
aMaski Inscription
bRudradaman Inscription
cJunagarh Inscription
dHathigumpha Inscription
eNone of the above/More than one of the above✓ Correct
Explanation
The mention of Ashoka’s Kalinga conquest is found in Ashoka’s 13th Major Rock Edict. The Hathigumpha inscription is an autobiographical account of the Chedi king Kharavela. This cave is located on the Udayagiri hill near Bhubaneswar.
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