In which one of the following edicts is the name ‘Ashoka’ inscribed ?

In which one of the following edicts is the name ‘Ashoka’ inscribed ?

Shahbazgarhi major rock edict
Minor rock edict - I at Maski
Dhauli major rock edict
Kandahar pillar edict
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2017
The correct answer is B.
In most of his edicts, Emperor Ashoka referred to himself by titles like ‘Devanampiya Piyadassi’ (Beloved of the Gods, of pleasant appearance).
His personal name ‘Ashoka’ is explicitly mentioned in only a few edicts.
The Minor Rock Edict I found at Maski (in Karnataka) is one of the edicts where the name ‘Ashoka’ is clearly inscribed along with the title ‘Devanampiya Piyadassi’.
Other edicts mentioning ‘Ashoka’ include Gurjara, Udegolam, and Nittur.
The discovery of the Maski edict was crucial in confirming the identity of Devanampiya Piyadassi with the historical King Ashoka.
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