Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Ashoka
The correct answer is Ashoka. - Ashoka was also known as Devanampriya Priyadarsin.
- "Devanampriya" refers to the 'beloved to the gods' and "Priyadarshi" refers to the one who regards everyone amiably.
- Ashoka:
- Ashoka was the son of Bindusara. Ashoka’s mother’s name was Subhadrangi.
- He was governor of Taxila and Ujjain during his father’s reign.
- Ashoka conquered Kalinga,261 BC in the 9th year of his reign.
- Kalinga war was a horrible event as it was mentioned in the 13th Rock Edict of Ashoka.
- Ashoka maintained a large and powerful army to maintain peace and authority.
- Ashoka was the Great King.
- Bodh monk, Upgupt who initiated Ashoka into Buddhism
- Ashoka also is known as Devanampriya and Priyadarshi.
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