Why was the discovery of the Maski edict so important?

It confirmed that the 'Piyadasi' of the vast network of edicts across India was indeed the Emperor Ashoka of literary tradition.

Identification of Ashoka

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Maski Minor Rock Edict in Karnataka is historically significant because it explicitly mentions the personal name 'Ashoka'.

Exam Year

1997

Evidence Source

ID: ART_ARC_1997_35 Ref: Standard Educational Reference