The Maski inscription is significant because it is one of the few inscriptions where Ashoka's personal name is used, confirming the identity of 'Devanampiya Piyadasi'.
Which Inscription has "ASHOK" name:
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2007 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Ashokan Edicts: Types, Content, and Significance)
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