Question

Which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka mentioned the name, Ashoka?
A. Major Rock edict at Girnar.
B. Minor Rock inscription at Maski.
C. Bairat inscription.
D. Lamghan inscription.

Answer 1

Hint: These are the main proclamations i.e. edicts in the Indian language of Emperor Ashoka, written in the Brahmi content in the eleventh year of his rule. The inscription was generally particularly significant in that it affirmed the relationship of the title "Devanampriya" ("Beloved-of-the-Gods") with Ashoka.

Complete step-by-step solution
There are 33 engravings (text/composing) on columns, rocks, and cavern dividers made by Emperor Asoka during his standard, spread over his entire realm. These engravings were made to spread information about his government assistance programs, moral codes for individuals, and his endeavors to spread Buddhism. Unusually these etchings don't pass on his name rather suggest him as Devanampriyam (revered of God) and Priyadarshi (Loved by all). It was in the announcement at Maski (Raichur, Karnataka) that we had the alternative to perceive who was Devanpriyam and Priyadarshi where the name of Asoka was referred to near these titles.
[A proclamation] of Devanampriya Asoka.
“Two and a half years [and somewhat more] (have passed) since I am a Buddha-Sakya.
[A year and] somewhat more (has passed) [since] I have visited the Sangha and have shown zeal.
Those gods who formerly had been unmingled (with men) in Jambudvipa have how to become mingled (with them).
This object can be reached even by a lowly (person) who is devoted to morality.
One must not think thus, — (viz.) that only an exalted (person) may reach this.
Both the lowly and the exalted must be told: "If you act thus, this matter (will be) prosperous and of long duration, and will thus progress to one and a half.”
— Maski Minor Rock Edict of Ashoka

So, the correct answer is option B.

Note Maski was concentrated at first by Robert Bruce Foote in 1870 and 1888. In 1915, C. Beadon, a mining engineer, found Ashoka's stone proclamation here. In 1935–37, the archaeological division of Hyderabad state investigated this district and in 1954, Amalananda Ghosh uncovered this put for the Archaeological Survey of India.