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Q121 (NDA-II/2023) History & Culture › Ancient India Official Key

Which one of the following Ashokan Minor Rock Edicts, contains the personal name of the king - Ashoka ?

Explanation

The Maski Minor Rock Edict, located in the Raichur district of Karnataka, is of immense historical importance as it was the first inscription to mention the personal name 'Ashoka'. Prior to its discovery in 1915 by C. Beadon, the emperor was primarily known through his titles Devanampiya (Beloved of the Gods) and Piyadasi (He who looks with affection).

  • The Maski edict explicitly links the title Devanampiya with the name Ashoka, confirming the identity of the ruler mentioned in various Buddhist texts and other inscriptions.
  • Apart from Maski, the personal name 'Ashoka' is also found in the minor rock edicts at Gujarra (Madhya Pradesh), Nittur (Karnataka), and Udegolam (Karnataka).
  • While Bahapur, Bairat, and Sahasram are also sites of Minor Rock Edicts, they do not contain the king's personal name.
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