Kalinga War

war fought by Ashoka
Event war Q714557
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Kalinga War

Summary

Kalinga War is a war[1]. It draws 16 Wikipedia views per month (war category, ranking #121 of 968).[2]

Key Facts

  • Kalinga War's instance of is recorded as war[3].
  • The location of Kalinga War was Kalinga[4].
  • Kalinga War began on 262 BC[5].
  • Kalinga War ended on 261 BC[6].
  • Among those involved in Kalinga War was Ashoka[7].
  • Among those involved in Kalinga War was Maurya empire[8].
  • A participant in Kalinga War was Kalinga[9].

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When and Where

Kalinga War began on 262 BC[5]. It ended on 261 BC[6]. It took place at Kalinga[4].

Context

Kalinga War's instance of is recorded as war[3].

Participants

Recorded participant include Ashoka[7], Maurya empire[8], and Kalinga[9].

Why It Matters

Kalinga War draws 16 Wikipedia views per month (war category, ranking #121 of 968).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

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  1. 6d ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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