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In which of the following edict does Asoka use the term ’Priyadarshi King of magadha'?

In which of the following edict does Asoka use the term ’Priyadarshi King of magadha'? Correct Answer Bhabru Rock Edict

Priyadarshi was an honorific epithet used by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in his inscriptions.

Priyadarshi means "He who regards others with kindness".

It is generally used in conjunction with Devanampriya which means "beloved of the Gods".

  • In Bhabru edict, the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka refers himself as Priyadarshi King of Magadha.
  • In this edict he states his faith in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha.

About Other Edicts

Ashokan Edicts Content Location
Minor Order Edicts Personal history of Ashoka and summary of his dhamma Sasaram (Bihar), Maski (Andhra Pradesh), Bhabru – Bairat (Rajasthan), Rupanath (MP), Gavimath, Palkig-undu, Siddhpur, Jating Rameshwar, Brahmagiri (Karnataka)
2 Kalinga Rock Edicts A new system of administration after the Kalinga War. Dauli or Tosali (Puri, Odisha), Jaugada (Ganjam, Odisha)
Bhabru - Bairat Rock Edicts Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism Bhabru - Bairat (Rajasthan)
7 Pillar Edicts Appendix to rock edicts Meerut – Delhi (Choti Lata), Topra – Delhi (Badi Lata), Allahabad (UP), Lauriya Nandangarh, Lauriya Areraj, and Raampurva (Bihar)
4 Minor Edicts Signs of Ashoka’s fanaticism to Dhamma Sanchi (MP), Sarnath, and Allahabad
Tarai Edicts Ashoka’s respect for Buddhism Rumendei/Lumbini and Nigaliva (Tarai of Nepal)

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