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Q40 (CISF/2017) History & Culture › Ancient India

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

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In the vast majority of his inscriptions, the Mauryan Emperor is referred to by his titles Devanampiya (Beloved of the Gods) and Piyadasi (He who looks with affection). The personal name 'Ashoka' is explicitly mentioned in only a few specific inscriptions, which was vital for historians to link the archaeological findings with Buddhist literary traditions.

The name 'Ashoka' appears in the following edicts:

  • Minor Rock Edict - I at Maski (Karnataka): This was the first site (discovered in 1915) where the name was found.
  • Gujarra (Madhya Pradesh)
  • Nettur (Andhra Pradesh)
  • Udegolam (Andhra Pradesh)

Other options like Shahbazgarhi and Dhauli contain the Major Rock Edicts where he is referred to as Devanampiya Piyadasi. The Kandahar inscriptions are famous for being bilingual (Greek and Aramaic) but do not use the specific name 'Ashoka' in the same manner.

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