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Who among the following was the Greek king of Syria mentioned in Ashokan edicts?

  1. A
    Antiochus II Theos
  2. B
    Ptolemy II
  3. C
    Antigonus
  4. D
    Alexander

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In the Major Rock Edicts of Emperor Ashoka (specifically Rock Edict XIII), Ashoka mentions contemporary Hellenistic rulers to whom he sent Dhamma envoys. The Greek king of Syria mentioned is Antiochus II Theos (referred to in the edicts as Amtiyoka).

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Who among the following was the Greek king of Syria mentioned in Ashokan edicts?
A
Antiochus II Theos
B
Ptolemy II
C
Antigonus
D
Alexander

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