The correct answer is: A. No. XIII.
The Minor Rock Edicts of Ashoka are a series of edicts issued by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE. The edicts are inscribed on rocks and pillars throughout the Indian subcontinent, and they provide a valuable insight into Ashoka’s reign and his policies.
Edict XIII is one of the most famous of the Minor Rock Edicts. It describes Ashoka’s conquest of Kalinga, and his subsequent remorse over the bloodshed that it caused. In the edict, Ashoka states that he “conquered the Kalingas” and that “100,000 people were killed, 150,000 were taken prisoner, and many more died from famine and disease.” He goes on to say that “after the conquest of Kalinga, I felt remorse.” He then describes his conversion to Buddhism and his commitment to non-violence.
Edict XIII is a powerful and moving document that provides a unique glimpse into the mind of one of history’s most influential rulers. It is a reminder of the human cost of war, and of the importance of peace and compassion.
The other options are incorrect because they do not describe the Conquest of Kalinga by Ashoka. Option B, No. X, is about Ashoka’s policy of non-violence. Option C, No. XI, is about Ashoka’s commitment to social welfare. Option D, No. XII, is about Ashoka’s promotion of Buddhism.