The name ‘Piyadassi’ is associated with whom among the following Mauryan kings?
Ashoka
The title ‘Piyadassi’ (meaning ‘Beloved of the Gods’) is associated with Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty.
- Many of Ashoka’s inscriptions and edicts refer to him as ‘Devanampiya Piyadassi’ (Beloved of the Gods, He who looks with affection).
- His inscriptions were later identified with Ashoka based on historical and archaeological studies.
Thus, the correct answer is Option 1: Ashoka.
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Important Questions from Mauryan Empire
Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
Which of the following Ashokan inscriptions indicates that he did not abolish the Capital Punishment?
Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
Ashoka was ruler of which of the following dynasty?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I
(Mahamatta)
List-II
(Function)
A.
Anta-mahamatta
1.
Women’s welfare
B.
Ithijhakha-mahamatta
2.
Spread of Dhamma
C.
Dhamma-mahamatta
3.
Associated with city
D.
Nagalaviyohalaka-ahamatta
4.
In-charge of frontier areas
