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Which one of the following is the principal source of information on Asoka's campaign against Kalinga ?

a
Mahavamsa
b
Rock Edict XIII
c
Pillar Edict VII
d
Divyavadana
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
The vivid description of Kalinga war is given in 13th Rock Edict of Asoka. The edict gives description of the devastation caused to Kalinga due to war and how the Mauryan emperor felt remorse for it.
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