UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    In which of the following pillars, inscription of Ashoka the name of his queen "Karuvaki' is mentioned?

    A)  Samath Pillar     

    B)  Allahabad Pillar

    C)  Rampurava Pillar  

    D)  Lauria Nandan Garh Pillar

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The Allahabad Pillar with Ashoka's edicts talks about the charitable works of Ashoka?s queen Kamwaki and even mentions that she was the mother of Prince Tivala. Queen Karuwaki in fact is the only Queen of Ashoka who finds her name in the Ashoka's edicts. It is particularly notable for containing later inscriptions attributed to the Gupta emperor, Samudragupta (4th century CE). Also engraved on the stone are inscriptions by the Mughal emperor, Jahangir, from the 17th century.


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