SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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As per Asoka’s inscriptions, which among the following place was declared tax free and proclaimed only 1/8th part as taxable?
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Kushinagar
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Lumbini
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Kathmandu
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Sarnath
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As per Asoka’s inscriptions, which among the following place was declared tax free and proclaimed only 1/8th part as taxable? Notes: At the 20th anniversary of his enthronement, Asoka announced Lumbini as tax-free and proclaimed only 1/8th part as taxable.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most Ashokan inscriptions are in the Brahmi script.
Detailed explanation-3: -The importance of Ashoka’s edicts is that they are a primary source of knowledge concerning Ashoka’s reign. These edicts and inscriptions gave religious instructions, particularly on Buddhism. Some rock inscriptions also include rules for bhikshu behaviour.
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