Which of the following kings of ancient India is referred to as “Piyadassi” in his inscriptions?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Ashoka
Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions call him Devanampiya Piyadassi, “beloved of the gods, of pleasing appearance”. The name Ashoka itself appears only in a few, such as the Maski edict, which confirmed that Piyadassi was Ashoka.