UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    The Ashoka major rock edicts which tell us about the Chok Pandya, Satyaputta and Kerelaputta?

    A)  I and VII          

    B)  II and III                      

    C)  II and XII         

    D)  II and XIII

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Major Rock Edict II mentions Chola, Pandya, I Satyaputra and Keralpautra kingdoms in South India. Major Rock Edict XIII speaks of Asoka's annexation of Kalinga. It mentions Asoka's victory by dhamma over Greek kings and the Chola, Pandya, and Andhra kingdoms in South India. Major Rock Edict I: It says, King prohibited animal Slaughter especially during the festive gatherings. Major rock Edict VII decoded the practical instructions of the King to tolerance for all religions. Major Rock Edict III: It says that Yuktas along with Rajukas shall go to the all areas of kingdom every five years and spread the Dhamma policy of Ashoka.


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