Skip to content

Menu

Game modes

Account

← Ancient History
GK QUESTION#2211

The name ‘Piyadassi’ is associated with whom among the following Mauryan kings?

  1. ABindusara
  2. BBrihadratha
  3. CAshokaCorrect answer
  4. DChandragupta Maurya
Show AnswerHide Answer

Answer

C. Ashoka

Show ExplanationHide Explanation

Explanation

Ashoka. Piyadasi, also written Piyadassi or Priyadarsin, is the royal epithet associated with Ashoka in his inscriptions. It is commonly rendered as one who looks with affection or has an amiable appearance.

Sign in to report a question issue