alleryHow did Ashoka's edicts present the Cholas' relation to the Mauryan empire?
AIndependent but friendly
BDefeated in battle
COpen hostile rivals
DTribute-paying allies
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Independent but friendly
1. The edicts list the Cholas as southern neighbours.
2. They were not subject to Ashoka but were on friendly terms.
3. So they were neither conquered nor enemies.
_Source: Wikipedia, Chola dynasty, Origins_
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