In the Mauryan dynasty Kalinga war took place in the year
(A) 260 BC
(B) 261 BC
(C) 126 BC
(D) 232 BC
Answer: (B) In the Mauryan dynasty, the Kalinga war took place in the year 261 BC. The Kalinga war was fought between the Mourya Empire under Ashoka the Great and the state of Kalinga (Odisha). It was fought in 262-261 BC. The Kalinga war is one of the major and bloodiest battles in the history of India.
