Q343
The capital of Kalinga according to Jain and Buddhist literature in ancient times was-
A.
Toshali
B.
Dantapur
AnswerC.
Kalinga Pattnam
D.
Kosala
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
In the epic Mahabharata, Dantapura, now known as Puri, Odisha, was listed as the capital of Kalinga. The Pandava general Sahadeva had paid a visit to this city. Rajapura is described as another capital of Kalinga. Sahadeva seized command of Dantapura.