Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Ashoka?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: D
Concept
Most Ashokan inscriptions use the titles 'Devanampiya' (Beloved of the Gods) and 'Piyadasi' (Pleasant to look upon). Only a few rare inscriptions use his personal name.Explanation
The Minor Rock Edict at Maski (Karnataka) was the first to be discovered (in 1915) that explicitly used the name 'Ashoka' alongside his titles. Other sites include Gujarra, Nittur, and Udegolum.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Maski provided the definitive proof that 'Devanampiye Piyadasi' of the edicts was the King Ashoka mentioned in Puranic and Buddhist literature.
Logic 2: Kalsi and Rummindei use his standard titles but not his personal name.