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Exam Year
1998
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UPSC LevelID: ART_ARC_1998_33 Ref: History of Ancient India by Upinder Singh
Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food-grains to be utilised during the crisis in the country?
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The Sohgaura Copper-plate inscription is the earliest known royal order to preserve food-grains for use during times of national crisis or famine.