UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    In which of the following inscriptions, Ashoka made his famous declaration "All men are my children"?

    A)  Minor Rock Edict of Ahrawra

    B)  Pillar Edict VII

    C)  Lumbini Pillar Edict       

    D)  Separate Kalinga Rock Edict P

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Separate edict I: Ashoka declared all people are my sons. Pillar Edict VII: Works done by Asoka for Dhamma Policy. He says that all sects desire both self-control and purity of mind. Rummindei Pillar Inscription: Ashoka's visit to Lumbini & exemption of Lumbini from tax.


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