Ashokan inscriptions have been found in several places within and outside the country. Which of the following options show the correct locations?
Ashokan inscriptions have been found in several places within and outside the country. Which of the following options show the correct locations? Correct Answer <span style="">Jaugada, Maski, Topra, Lampaka</span>
Ashokan inscriptions have been found in Jaugada, Maski, Topra, Lampaka.
Important Points
- Ashokan inscriptions have been found in several places within and outside the country.
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They are very helpful in reconstructing the history of the Mauryan period.
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These inscriptions have been found on rocks, polished stone pillars and the walls of the caves.
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The inscriptions on rocks are called Rock Edicts and those, on pillars pillar Edicts.
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The inscriptions of Ashoka have been found in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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The Fourteen Rock Edicts have been found at Kandhar, Mansehra, Shahbazgarhi, Kalsi, Girnar, Sopara, Sannati, Shishupalgarh and Jaugada.
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The Minor Rock Edicts have been found at Bahapur, Bairat, Bhabru, Maski, Gavimath, Lampaka, Palkigundu, Jating Rameshwar, Udegolam, Rajula Mandagiri, Nittur, Brahmagiri and Siddapur.
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The Pillar Inscriptions have been found at Topra, Meerut, Nigalisagar, Rummindei, Rampurwa, Lauriya Nandangarh, Lauriya Araraj, Sarnath, Sasaram, Ahraura, Kaushambi, Gujarra and Sanchi.
Hence, we can conclude that the correct answer is Jaugada, Maski, Topra, Lampaka.
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