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When and why did Ashoka invade Kalinga? |
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Answer» Ashoka invaded Kalinga around 261 BCE. Hathigumpha edicts reveal that probably Kalinga was ruled by a king named Nandraj and Kalinga’s capital at that time was Toshali. Ashoka wanted to integrate the whole India in a single entity. Kalinga was famed for its elephants, trade and commerce. Being located on the coastline, it was strategically important for foreign trade. Therefore Ashoka invaded Kalinga to get victory over it. |
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