Which one of the following statements about Ashoka's inscriptions is correct?
- A. The Major Rock Edict found in Kerala is in Sanskrit
- B. Minor Rock Edicts in Bihar are found only in Pataliputra.
- C. The Dhauli Major Rock Edict makes a mention of the kalinga War.
- D. Kalsi in Uttarkhand is a site of Major Rock Edicts. ✓
Correct Answer: D. Kalsi in Uttarkhand is a site of Major Rock Edicts.
Explanation
Kalsi (Uttarakhand) contains a set of the fourteen Major Rock Edicts. Note: The Dhauli and Jaugada edicts omit the description of the Kalinga war found in Major Rock Edict XIII.
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