Practice mode Ancient India

Which minor rock edict in Karnataka was the first discovered inscription to refer to the emperor by the name ‘Ashoka’?

Correct answer D. Maski

Explanation

Most edicts call the emperor Devanampiya Piyadasi. The Maski inscription, found in 1915, named him Ashoka and confirmed that Piyadasi and Ashoka were the same ruler.

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