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In which one of the following edicts is the name ‘Ashoka’ inscribed ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Shahbazgarhi major rock edict” option2=”Minor rock edict – I at Maski” option3=”Dhauli major rock edict” option4=”Kandahar pillar edict” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct answer is B.
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\nIn most of his edicts, Emperor Ashoka referred to himself by titles like ‘Devanampiya Piyadassi’ (Beloved of the Gods, of pleasant appearance).
\nHis personal name ‘Ashoka’ is explicitly mentioned in only a few edicts.
\nThe 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’.
\nOther edicts mentioning ‘Ashoka’ include Gurjara, Udegolam, and Nittur.
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\nThe discovery of the Maski edict was crucial in confirming the identity of Devanampiya Piyadassi with the historical King Ashoka.
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In which one of the following edicts is the name ‘Ashoka’ inscribed ? [amp_mcq option1=”Shahbazgarhi major rock edict” option2=”Minor rock edict – I at Maski” option3=”Dhauli major rock edict” option4=”Kandahar pillar edict” correct=”option2″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2017 Download PDFAttempt Online The correct answer is B. In most of his … <\/p>\n

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