The Ashoka Major rock edicts which tells us about the sangam kingdom include rock edicts ?
Rock edict II and XVII
Incorrect AnswerRock edict I and X
Incorrect AnswerRock edict III and XI
Incorrect AnswerRock edict II and XIII
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Rock edict II and XIII mention the Sangam Kingdom .
Major Rock Edict II
Provides for care for man and animals, describes recipients as the Chola, Pandyas, Satyaputra and Cheras Kingdoms of South India, and the Greek king Antiochus II and his neighbours
Major Rock Edict XIII
It is the largest inscription from the edict. It talks about the Ashoka's victory over Kalinga (262 - 261 BC) and mentions his remorse for the half million killed or deported during his conquest, by "Dhamma"It also mentions the victory of Dhamma in south India among the Cholas and Pandyas, as far as Ceylon.
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By: Arun Rana