NDA2023General AbilityGeneral StudiesActual
Which one of the following Ashokan Minor Rock Edicts, contains the personal name of the king - Ashoka?
Options
- AMaski
- BBahapur
- CBairat
- DSahasram
Correct answer
A. Maski
Step-by-step solution
There are 33 inscriptions in all, which are broadly grouped as follows: Major rock edicts (14), Minor rock edicts (15),Separate rock edicts,Major pillar edicts(7), Minor pillar edicts. Maski edict was discovered by C Beadon in 1915 in Raichur district of Karnataka in which he was named as ‘DevnamproyaAshoka’ whereas other edicts he is refered as Devanampriyam (beloved of God) and Priyadarshi (Loved by all)