Question

Which of the following edicts found on the Allahabad Pillar provides insights into the charitable activities of Ashoka’s queen?

• A. The Rock Edict
• B. The Minor Pillar Edict
• C. The Queen’s Edict
• D. The Kalinga Edict

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Queen’s Edict

The Ashokan inscriptions on the Allahabad Pillar played a crucial role in the decipherment of the Brahmi script by James Prinsep of the Asiatic Society. This breakthrough led to the rediscovery of Emperor Ashoka and a deeper understanding of the extent of his empire. Along with the six standard Ashokan edicts found on other pillars, the Allahabad Pillar also features the Schism Edict, which contains orders for Maha Matras (officials), and the Queen’s Edict, which records the charitable acts of Ashoka’s queen, Karuvaki.