Did Ashoka conquer South India?

No; he maintained 'Dhamma' relations with them as neighboring friendly states, as evidenced by his edicts mentioning their kings.

Mauryan Diplomacy & Borders

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

1991

Evidence Source

Link

ID: HIS_ANC_1991_27 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

In which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka, mention has been made of South Indian kingdoms?

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Correct Option: B

Major Rock Edict II of Ashoka mentions the South Indian kingdoms of the Cholas, Pandyas, Satiyaputras, and Keralaputras in the context of welfare measures.