Question

Kalinga was the ancient name of Bengal. True or False?

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

False

Kalinga refers to the coastal region between the Godavari and Mahanadi rivers. Kalinga is the ancient name of coastal Orissa. Ashoka fought a war to overcome Kalinga. The modern name of the Kalinga state conquered by Ashoka is Odisha.

• The name of Bengal or Bangla is derived from the ancient kingdom of Vanga or Banga.
• Kalingi is a caste residing in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.