Ashoka The Great And Kalinga War
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EXAMIVERSE
Early Reign and Expansion
- Ascended the throne in 268 BCE after a series of succession struggles.
- Consolidated Mauryan control over the northwestern provinces and extended influence into present-day Odisha, Bengal, and the Deccan.
- Embraced realpolitik and military strength to secure trade routes and regional stability.