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Which of the following kings has been mentioned as 'Piyadasi' and 'Devanampriya' in inscriptions?

Which of the following kings has been mentioned as 'Piyadasi' and 'Devanampriya' in inscriptions? Correct Answer Ashoka

The correct answer is Ashoka.

Key Points

  • The ruler Ashoka is mentioned in the form of "Piyadasi and Devanampriyra" in inscriptions. Ashoka is known in the Puranas as Ashok Vardhan.
  • Ashoka was a Mauryan King. He was the son of Emperor Bindusara and one of his queens named Dharm.
  • In the Bhabha edict, the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka refers to himself as Piyadassi Raja Magadha (Piyadassi, King of Magadha).
  • In this edict, he states his faith in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha.
  • In the Queen's Edict, Ashoka announces that Queen Karuvaki should be credited for her gifts.
  • The Dhauli Pillar Inscriptions are based on Kalinga War.
  • The Maski version of Minor Rock Edict No.1 is historically important as it confirmed the association of the title "Devanampriya" with the name "Ashoka".

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