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In which year did Ashoka issue his first set of edicts?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 6 · History · Ashoka the Emperor Who Gave Up War
  1. 268 BCE
  2. 261 BCE
  3. 233 BCE
  4. 200 BCE
Answer
268 BCE

The correct answer is 268 BCE — Conclude that this is when the first set of edicts was issued.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recall the historical timeline of Ashoka’s reign.
  2. Note that the earliest edicts are dated to 268 BCE.
  3. Identify 268 BCE as the correct year.
  4. Conclude that this is when the first set of edicts was issued.
Common mistake: Selecting 233 BCE, the year of the third edict

Concept tested: Dating of Ashoka's edicts

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