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Maurya Empire (Part-II)

📆 October 1, 2024

Total Questions: 45

31. Which of the following Rock Edict of Ashoka speaks of religious synthesis ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Rock Edict - XII
Solution:Major Rock Edict II : This rock edict, describes South Indian Kingdom Chodas (Cholas), Pandyas, Sattiyaputtra, Keralputtra as well as the Tamraparni and Yavana king named Antiyoka and also the kings who were the neighbours of the Antiyaka. It has also mention of providing medical treatment for human and animals. Major Rock Edict XI: It explains the policy of Dhamma and also emphasises on the individuals attitude towards elders and also abstaining from killing animals and being generous towards friends. Rock Edict XII: It directed and made request for tolerance among different religious sects. Major Rock Edict XIII: This was logical culmination of the thorough processes which began from the 1st rock edict.

32. Which Ashokan Rock Edict describes the victory and injuries of Kalinga war ? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (d) Rock edict XIII
Solution:Kalinga war and the victory over Kalinga was the greatest event of Ashoka's reign. The 13ʳᵈ rock edict provides clear evidence of Kalinga war. It describes King Piyadasi (Ashoka) conquered Kalinga, eight years after his coronation, i.e. in 261 B.C., he described deep remorse for having conquered Kalinga on this edict.

33. In which inscription, Kalinga victory is mentioned ? [66ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. Re-Exam (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Solution:Kalinga Victory is mentioned in Ashoka's Rock Edict Number 13. Maski inscription is an eight line edict that refers to the emperor as "Devanampriya Ashoka" or "Beloved of the God Ashoka".

Rudradaman inscription inscribed on a rock by the Western Satraps ruler Rudradaman-I. Junagarh inscription states that Skandagupta appointed governors of all Provinces, including Parandatta as the governor of Saurashtra.

Hathigumpha inscription includes information about Kharavela's achievements, the political, religious, cultural & social conditions of Kalinga and his militory conquest.

34. The accounts of Kalinga War is known to us by the [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Rock Edict-XIII
Solution:Kalinga Victory is mentioned in Ashoka's Rock Edict Number 13. It is the self indictment and a declaration of his conversion to Buddhism after the Kalinga war. It describes the aftermath of the war, Ashoka's remorse and his decision to spread the doctrine of right conduct through Dharma.

35. Which of the following Ashokan inscriptions is devoted to the principle of religious tolerance completely ? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Rock edict XII
Solution:In the 12ᵗʰ major rock edict of Ashoka, there is the declaration of religious longanimity and growth of the essence of all communities. In this rock edict of Ashoka there is an appeal for tolerance towards all religious sects and not taking pride in one's own sect.

36. Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription ? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

"Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect, with the view of glorifying his own sect, he rather injures his own sect very severely."

Correct Answer: (a) Ashoka
Solution:Ashoka was an Indian emperor of Maurya dynasty, who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent during 272 BCE-232 BCE.
Mentioned statement is found on his 12ᵗʰ major Rock Edict by which Ashoka has preached about religious harmony.

37. The Asokan major rock edicts which tell us about the Sangam Kingdom include rock edicts : [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (c) II and XIII
Solution:The rock edict second and thirteen of Ashoka tells us about the Sangam Kingdom of Chola, Pandya, Satiyaputta and Kerelaputta along with tamraparni (Sri Lanka).

38. Which of the following South Kingdoms is not mentioned in the Ashokan inscriptions ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Correct Answer: (d) Satavahana
Solution:The rock edict second and thirteen of Ashoka tells us about the Sangam Kingdom of Chola, Pandya, Satiyaputta and Kerelaputta along with tamraparni (Sri Lanka).

39. Ptolemy Philadelphus who had diplomatic relation with Ashoka, was king of : [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) Egypt
Solution:13* inscription of Ashoka provides information that he had a cordial relation with five Yavana kings namely- Antioch (Antiochus II Theos - the ruler of Syria), Turmaya or Turamaya (Ptolemy II Philadelphus - The ruler of Egypt), Antakini or Anikini (Antigonus Gonatas - The ruler of Macedonia), Mag (The ruler of Cyrene), Alik Sundar or Aliero Sentro (Alexander Epirus or the king Epirus).

40. Turamaya, a contemporary of Ashoka was the ruler of - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) Egypt
Solution:13* inscription of Ashoka provides information that he had a cordial relation with five Yavana kings namely- Antioch (Antiochus II Theos - the ruler of Syria), Turmaya or Turamaya (Ptolemy II Philadelphus - The ruler of Egypt), Antakini or Anikini (Antigonus Gonatas - The ruler of Macedonia), Mag (The ruler of Cyrene), Alik Sundar or Aliero Sentro (Alexander Epirus or the king Epirus).
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