In most of his edicts, Emperor Ashoka referred to himself by titles like 'Devanampiya Piyadassi' (Beloved of the Gods, of pleasant appearance). His personal name 'Ashoka' is explicitly mentioned in only a few edicts. The Minor Rock Edict I found at Maski (in Karnataka) is one of the edicts where the name 'Ashoka' is clearly inscribed along with the title 'Devanampiya Piyadassi'. Other edicts mentioning 'Ashoka' include Gurjara, Udegolam, and Nittur.
In which one of the following edicts is the name 'Ashoka' inscribed ?
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2017 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Ashokan Edicts: Types, Content, and Significance)
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