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Q: Who among the following published a set of Ashokan inscriptions in the year 1877?
  • A. DC Sircar
  • B. Alexander Cunningham
  • C. MS Vats
  • D. Colin Mackenzie
Correct Answer: Option B - Alexander Cunningham published a set of Ashokan inscription in the year 1877. Ashoka built 7 major pillar edicts. These were found at Topra (Delhi), Meerut, Kausambhi, Rampurva, Champaran and Mehrauli. The list of these 7 major pillar edicts is as follows- Pillar I - Principles of protection of people. Pillar II - Defines Dhamma. Pillar III - Abolishes sins of harshness, anger, cruelty, etc. Pillar IV - Deals with responsibilities and functions of Rajukas. Pillar V - List of animal and birds which should not be killed on certain days. Pillar VI - Dhamma Policy of the state. Pillar VII - Work done by Ashoka for Dhamma Tourance for all sects.
B. Alexander Cunningham published a set of Ashokan inscription in the year 1877. Ashoka built 7 major pillar edicts. These were found at Topra (Delhi), Meerut, Kausambhi, Rampurva, Champaran and Mehrauli. The list of these 7 major pillar edicts is as follows- Pillar I - Principles of protection of people. Pillar II - Defines Dhamma. Pillar III - Abolishes sins of harshness, anger, cruelty, etc. Pillar IV - Deals with responsibilities and functions of Rajukas. Pillar V - List of animal and birds which should not be killed on certain days. Pillar VI - Dhamma Policy of the state. Pillar VII - Work done by Ashoka for Dhamma Tourance for all sects.

Explanations:

Alexander Cunningham published a set of Ashokan inscription in the year 1877. Ashoka built 7 major pillar edicts. These were found at Topra (Delhi), Meerut, Kausambhi, Rampurva, Champaran and Mehrauli. The list of these 7 major pillar edicts is as follows- Pillar I - Principles of protection of people. Pillar II - Defines Dhamma. Pillar III - Abolishes sins of harshness, anger, cruelty, etc. Pillar IV - Deals with responsibilities and functions of Rajukas. Pillar V - List of animal and birds which should not be killed on certain days. Pillar VI - Dhamma Policy of the state. Pillar VII - Work done by Ashoka for Dhamma Tourance for all sects.