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    Who was the son of Ashoka mentioned in an inscription?

    A)  Mahendra                    

    B)  Kunala

    C)  Tivara            

    D)  Jalauka           

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                 The Buddhist texts mention about the family of Ashoka. His first wife was a princess ofUjjaini called Devi or Vedisa. His two other wives were Kamvaki and as and himitra. Asoka's only son mentioned in inscriptions is Tivara, who was born to Kamvaki. The name of Kamvaki and Tivara are mentioned in Queen's edict.


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