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In Asokan inscriptions the king is called Piyadassi. What does the title mean?
ABeloved of gods
BPleasant to behold
CLord of the earth
DSon of the gods
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Pleasant to behold
1. Piyadassi means pleasant to behold.
2. Devanampiya means beloved of the gods.
3. Both titles refer to Asoka.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Themes in Indian History Part I, Theme 2, Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies._
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