The title Devanampriya Priyadarshi is associated with which ruler?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Ashoka
Devanampriya Priyadarshi, meaning roughly ‘Beloved of the Gods, He Who Looks with Affection,’ appears in Ashokan inscriptions. The identification became secure when inscriptions using this title were connected with Ashoka through other evidence. Samudragupta, Kanishka and Harshavardhana are important rulers, but this title is not their usual epigraphic identification.
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Ashoka
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Devanampriya Priyadarshi, meaning roughly ‘Beloved of the Gods, He Who Looks with Affection,’ appears in Ashokan inscriptions. The identification became secure when inscriptions using this title were connected with Ashoka through other evidence. Samudragupta, Kanishka and Harshavardhana are important rulers, but this title is not their usual epigraphic identification.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Pastoral Nomads and their Movements.
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