UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    Who was Ashoka's contemporary king of Ceylon?

    A)  Abhaya

    B)  Pakanduka       

    C)  Devanampiya Tissa       

    D)  Mutasiva                     

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Ashoka maintained close relations with Tissa, the ruler of Ceylon. Devaanampiya Tissa was the second son of Mutasiva. He was a friend of Asoka even before he became king.


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