History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Which of the following is the single most important source of the history of Ashoka?

A
Buddhist works Divyavadana and Ashokavadana
B
Sri Lankan chronicles Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa
C
Inscriptions of Ashoka
D
Archaeological Sources and the Puranas

Correct Answer

Inscriptions of Ashoka

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