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

(A) Pillar Edict VII
(B) Mahavamsa
(C) Divyavadana
(D) Rock Edict

Correct Answer : Rock Edict
Question Asked : SSC CAPFs SI & CISF ASI Exam 2013) and SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2014
Explanation : The vivid description of the Kalinga war is given in 13th Rock Edict of Asoka. The edict gives a description of the devastation caused to Kalinga due to war and how the Mauryan emperor felt remorse for it.
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