- Most of Asoka's inscriptions refer to him by titles such as 'Devanampriya' (Beloved of the Gods) and 'Priyadarshi' (Pleasant to behold). - The Maski rock edict is historically significant because it is one of the few edicts where Asoka's personal name, 'Ashoka', is used in conjunction with his title 'Devanampriya'.
In which Rock Edict is Asoka named in person and not by his usual title Devanampriya ?
Asked in HAS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Ashokan Edicts: Types, Content, and Significance)
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- Which inscription referred to “Piyadassi” as the second name for Asoka?
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