Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Asoka?
- AKalsi
- BRummindei
- CSpecial Kalinga Edict
- DMaskiCorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is D because the Maski Minor Rock Edict, located in Karnataka, was the first inscription to explicitly identify King Devanampriya Priyadarsi as Asoka. While most of his other inscriptions use his royal titles, the Maski edict is significant for linking the title Devanampriya with his personal name. Apart from Maski, his personal name is also mentioned in the edicts at Gujarra, Nittur, and Udegolam.
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