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The Mauryan ruler who used the name 'Piyadasi' in his official declarations was

  1. A
    Bimbisara
  2. B
    Ashoka
  3. C
    Chandragupta Maurya
  4. D
    Brihadratha

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Mauryan Emperor Ashoka frequently referred to himself in his rock and pillar edicts by the honorific imperial titles Devanampiya (Beloved of the Gods) and Piyadasi (He who looks with affection/Pleasant to behold).

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The Mauryan ruler who used the name 'Piyadasi' in his official declarations was
A
Bimbisara
B
Ashoka
C
Chandragupta Maurya
D
Brihadratha

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