Q. In which of the following centuries, Kalinga rose to power after decline of Mauryan empire?
Answer: 1st century B.C.
Notes: Brihadratha Maurya was the last ruler of Mughal empire. After the decline of Mauryas, Kalinga again rose to power in  around 1st century BC in the area of modern Odisha. They came to be known as Chedi dynasty.

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