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Important Battles question: Which Ashokan inscription explicitly records the suffering caused by the conquest of Kalinga?

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This bilingual Important Battles question tests the exact historical or historical association in “Important Battles question: Which Ashokan inscription explicitly records the suffering caused by the conquest of Kalinga?”. The validated answer is Major Rock Edict XIII.

APillar Edict VII
BMajor Rock Edict XIII
CBhabru Edict
DRummindei Pillar Inscription
Correct Answer: Major Rock Edict XIIIYour Answer: B

Explanation

The source-backed, question-specific record explains: Major Rock Edict XIII states that Kalinga was conquered after Ashoka’s consecration and describes killing, death and deportation, followed by the ruler’s remorse. The inscription supports a turn toward conquest by dhamma and restraint. This evidence establishes the historical relationship required in this Important Battles item. Option A gives Major Rock Edict XIII and satisfies every condition stated in the question. The remaining choices—Pillar Edict VII, Bhabru Edict and Rummindei Pillar Inscription—do not satisfy the complete requirement. Replaying that method for this Important Battles question confirms Major Rock Edict XIII without relying on option position.

Important Notes

  • This Important Battles item verifies Major Rock Edict XIII as option A for the stated requirement.
  • Read every qualifier in the Important Battles stem before choosing Major Rock Edict XIII as the response.
  • Choices Pillar Edict VII, Bhabru Edict, Rummindei Pillar Inscription fail the complete Important Battles requirement in this item.
  • Verify the named battle and verified participant or outcome independently to confirm Major Rock Edict XIII as the result.

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What is the verified answer to “Important Battles question: Which Ashokan inscription explicitly records the suffering caused by the conquest of Kalinga?”?

Major Rock Edict XIII, option A.

What should be checked first in this item?

Identify the named battle and the exact qualifier used in the stem.

Why are the other choices unsuitable?

Pillar Edict VII, Bhabru Edict, Rummindei Pillar Inscription do not meet the complete historical requirement.

How can the association be verified?

Check the verified participant or outcome and relevant historical record against the source stored with the question.

Why are Important Battles in Indian History significant for competitive exams?

Important Battles in Indian history are asked in UPSC, SSC CGL, Railway, and State PCS exams. Key battles include the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Second Battle of Panipat (1556), Third Battle of Panipat (1761), Battle of Plassey (1757), Battle of Buxar (1764), and Battle of Haldighati (1576). These battles shaped the political and social history of India.

What was the significance of the First Battle of Panipat (1526)?

The First Battle of Panipat (April 21, 1526) was fought between Babur of the Timurid dynasty and Ibrahim Lodi of the Delhi Sultanate. Babur won using superior military tactics including field artillery and flanking maneuvers. This battle ended the Delhi Sultanate and established the Mughal Empire in India. The use of gunpowder and artillery was a game-changer in Indian warfare.

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