History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. In his inscriptions Ashoka called himself

A
Ashoka Priyadarshi
B
Devanampriya Priyadarshi King
C
Dhammasoka (Dharmasoka)
D
Daivaputra

Correct Answer

Devanampriya Priyadarshi King

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