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This bilingual Important Battles question tests the exact historical or historical association in “Important Battles question: The Kalinga War (261 BCE) was fought by which Mauryan emperor?”. The validated answer is Ashoka.
The verified answer to “Important Battles question: The Kalinga War (261 BCE) was fought by which Mauryan emperor?” is Ashoka, option C. The source-backed, question-specific record explains: Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty fought the Kalinga War in 261 BCE against the kingdom of Kalinga (modern Odisha). The immense bloodshed (approximately 100,000 killed and 150,000 deported) transformed Ashoka into a follower of Buddhism. This evidence establishes the historical relationship required in this Important Battles item. Option C gives Ashoka and satisfies every condition stated in the question. The remaining choices—Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara and Brihadratha—do not satisfy the complete requirement. Replaying that method for this Important Battles question confirms Ashoka without relying on option position.
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Common questions and clear answers for this topic.
Ashoka, option C.
Identify the named battle and the exact qualifier used in the stem.
Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, Brihadratha do not meet the complete historical requirement.
Check the verified participant or outcome and relevant historical record against the source stored with the question.
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.
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.
