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Which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka mentioned the name Ashoka?

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Major Rock edict at Girnar
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Minor Rock inscription at Maski
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Bairat inscription
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Lamghan inscription
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Solution

The correct option is B Minor Rock inscription at Maski
There are total 33 inscriptions (text/writing) on pillars, boulders and cave walls made by Emperor Asoka during his rule, spread across his whole kingdom. These inscriptions were made to spread knowledge about his welfare programmes, moral codes for people and his efforts to spread Buddhism. Interestingly these inscriptions do not carry his name rather refer to him as Devanampriyam (beloved of God) and Priyadarshi (Loved by all). It was in the edict at Maski (Raichur, Karnataka) that we were able to identify who was Devanpriyam and Priyadarshi where the name of Asoka was mentioned alongside these titles.

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