Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Asoka ?

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Q: 81 (IAS/1997)
Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Asoka ?

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

IAS

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keywords: 

{'special kalinga edict': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'edicts': [1, 1, 0, 4], 'asoka': [0, 1, 1, 0], 'kalsi': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'rummindei': [0, 1, 0, 1], 'maski': [1, 1, 0, 0], 'personal name': [0, 1, 0, 0]}

The given question is asking which of the provided edicts mentions the personal name of Asoka, the ancient Indian emperor. The correct answer is option 4: Maski.

To understand this, let`s dissect each option.

Option 1: The Kalsi edict is a major Ashokan pillar edict. However, it does not mention the personal name of Asoka.

Option 2: The Rummindei edict is actually an inscription rather than an edict and marks the birthplace of Buddha. It does not mention Asoka`s personal name.

Option 3: The Special Kalinga Edict was issued after the Kalinga war to ensure moral and administrative reforms. Again, Asoka`s personal name is not mentioned here.

Option 4: The Maski edict is a minor Rock Edict of Ashoka and it is important because it`s one of the four edicts where Ashoka is referred to as Devanampiya (Beloved of the Gods) as well as "Asoka", his personal name. This corroborates that it is indeed the correct answer.

So, option 4 is the only edict that specifically mentions Asoka`s personal name, making it the correct choice in response to this question