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In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war?

In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war? Correct Answer Rock Edict XIII

The rock edict XIII gives a clue that Kalinga was a country previously unconquered, thus Ashoka's declaration of war was that of unprovoked aggression. The Kalinga war witnessed terrible manslaughter and destruction.

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