Which of the following king of ancient India has been referred to as "Piyadarshi"? |
Bimbisara Bindusara Chandragupta Maurya Ashoka |
Ashoka |
The correct answer is Option 4- Ashoka Piyadarshi is a Sanskrit word that means "beloved of the gods." It was a title that was used by Ashoka in his inscriptions to describe himself. Ashoka was a great patron of Buddhism, and he is credited with spreading Buddhism throughout Asia. He was also a wise and benevolent ruler, and he is considered to be one of the greatest emperors in Indian history. The other options are : Bindusara: He was also known as "Amitraghata," which means "Slayer of Foes." Bimbisara is also sometimes referred to as "Seniya", "Seniya Bimbisara", or Shrenika" . Chandragupta Maurya: He is sometimes referred to as "Sandrocottus" in Greek accounts. |