Which of the following is the oldest inscription found in Uttarakhand?

Baijnath
Palethi
Kalsi
Pandukeshwar

The correct answer is (c), Kalsi.

The Kalsi inscription is a rock-cut edict of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, the third ruler of the Mauryan Empire. It is located in the town of Kalsi, in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, India. The inscription is dated to the 3rd century BCE, and is written in Brahmi script. It is the oldest inscription found in Uttarakhand.

The inscription is a decree by Ashoka, in which he declares his commitment to non-violence and tolerance. He also orders the construction of hospitals and rest houses for travelers. The inscription is an important document in the history of India, as it provides evidence of Ashoka’s reign and his policies.

The other options are incorrect. Baijnath is a town in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Palethi is a village in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, India. Pandukeshwar is a village in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India.

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