39ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994
The only pillar on which Ashoka declares himself as the emperor of Magadha –
aMinor pillar of Maski
bRummindei pillar
cQueen pillar
dBhabru pillar✓ Correct
Explanation
In the Bhabru (Bairat) rock inscription, Ashoka described himself as the Emperor of Magadha—(Priyadasi laja Magadhe sanghe abhivadetoonam aaha apaba dhatam cha …). This inscription also establishes Ashoka as a follower of Buddhism.
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