Kalinga was the ancient name of Bengal.

True

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

False

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B False
Kalinga is the ancient name of coastal Orissa. Ashoka fought a war to conquer Kalinga.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

State whether true or false:

(a) Ujjain was the gateway to the north − west.

(b) Chandragupta’s ideas were written down in the Arthashastra.

(d) Most Ashokan inscriptions are in the Brahmi script.

Who among the following was a great ruler of Kalinga in ancient times?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program