UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    In which of the following inscriptions, Ashoka declared some concessions in taxes?

    A)  Minor rock Edict, Sasaram

    B)  Bhabru-Bairat Edict

    C)  Lumbini pillar Edict

    D)  Rock Edict XII

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Lumbini pillar inscriptions, King Ashoka visited Lumbini and worshipped the Buddha, the sage of the Sakyans was born there. He set up a pillar and the village of Lumbini was exempted fronaltax and required to pay only one-eighth of the produce because the Lord was born there. The Minor Rock Edict of the Emperor Ashoka at Sasaram is located about two kilometers east of the famous mausoleum of Shershah Suri. The inscription, which is now almost invisible, was engraved on the elongated stone under a very small rock shelter. Bhabru Inscription: It is located at Bairat in Rajasthan and deals with Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism. Rock Edict XII: Promotion to religion of different faiths, change of heart after Kalinga war.


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