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Emperor Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts were inscribed across diverse geographic locations of the Mauryan Empire. Among the following ancient sites, which one is located in the Ganjam district of present-day Odisha and contains the 'Separate Rock Edicts' addressed to the administrative officers (Mahamatras) of Kalinga?

  1. JaugadaAnswer
  2. B
    Dhauli
  3. C
    Kalsi
  4. D
    Sannati

Answer

Jaugada is the correct answer because it is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha and contains the Separate Kalinga Rock Edicts of Ashoka.
Jaugada is an ancient fortified city located near the Rushikulya River in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It features Fourteen Major Rock Edicts of Emperor Ashoka where Edicts XI, XII, and XIII are replaced by the two Separate Kalinga Rock Edicts, instructing the Mahamatras to act with justice and impartiality.

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1
Identify the geographical region associated with the Kalinga Edicts
The Kalinga Edicts of Ashoka were established in the eastern coastal state of Odisha following the Kalinga War.
Ashoka issued special instructions to judicial officers and provincial ministers in Kalinga to ensure benevolent governance.
2
Distinguish between the specific district locations in Odisha
Two primary sites in Odisha contain the Separate Kalinga Rock Edicts: Dhauli in Khordha district and Jaugada in Ganjam district.
The question specifically queries the site situated within the Ganjam district.
3
Select the site matching the Ganjam district criterion
Jaugada matches the Ganjam district location.
Dhauli lies in Khordha district, while Kalsi and Sannati are located in Uttarakhand and Karnataka respectively.

Key Concept

Geographical Distribution and Contents of Ashokan Inscriptions
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