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In which Ashokan Edict is the name 'Ashoka' mentioned for the first time rather than the title 'Devanampiya Piyadasi'?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bhabru Edict
  2. Maski Minor Rock Edict
  3. Rummin-dei Pillar Edict
  4. Allahabad Pillar Edict

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Maski Minor Rock Edict

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Maski Minor Rock Edict šŸ“š Explanation: For a long time, the identity of 'Devanampiya Piyadasi' remained a mystery until the Maski Minor Rock Edict in Karnataka was discovered in 1915. This inscription explicitly mentions the name "Devanampiyasa Asokasa," confirming that the titles referred to the great Mauryan king. Similar identifications were later found at Gujjarra, Nittur, and Udegolam.