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Q · Mauryan Empire Medium · 45s
Which of the following titles was NOT assumed by Ashoka?
TopicMauryan Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Ashoka referred to himself as Devanampiya (Beloved of the Gods) and Priyadarsi (Pious one). Maharajadhiraja is not found in his inscriptions.
Final Answer: Option D — Maharajadhiraja