Question

What was the capital of the king Kharavela of Kalinga?
A. Taxila
B. Pataliputra
C. Kalinganagara
D. Pushpapura

Answer 1

Hint: It has historical importance in India. The defined boundary of the kingdom is eastern coastal region between the Mahanadi and the Godavari rivers but it has some fluctuations in boundaries.

Complete answer:
Kharavela was a king of Kalinga, which is the present-day Odisha. He ruled during the second century. He was the most prominent and best-known king of the Mahameghavahana dynasty. It was also known as the Chedi dynasty. The Kalinga War played a major role in the life of Ashoka , king of Maurya Empire. It caused several deaths. After the war , Ashoka adopted Buddhism and he prevented further wars.
We know about Taxila. It is an archaeological site present in Pakistan. It is an important city of Ancient India. It is situated at the junction of Indian subcontinent and Central Asia.
We will discuss Pataliputra. This city is adjacent to the present Patna city. It was built by Magadha ruler Udayin. This is a small fort near the Ganges river. It was a capital for several Empires like Gupta, Maurya Empires. The city Pataliputra is also known as Pushpapuri city. It was the capital for the Ashoka Empire. It controlled a major area in the Subcontinent.
We know that Kalinganagara. It was the capital of the Kalinga Empire. Present day it has a large number of steel plants which are rich in iron ore.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note:The famous Jindal Steel and Tata steel , MESCO, Jindal companies are located in Kalinganagar. It is a major global hub of steel, power and ancillary products. Ashoka has its unique importance in spreading Buddhism also.He is the best example for humans in terms of moral values.