In which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka his name 'Ashoka' has been mentioned?

In the Maski Inscription of Ashoka his name 'Ashoka' has been mentioned.

Important Points

• In the Maski Inscription, the name "Ashoka" is mentioned.
• The Maski Inscription is one of the earliest known inscriptions of Ashoka, discovered in Maski, Karnataka, India.
• It is a rock edict written in the Brahmi script and Prakrit language.
• The Maski Inscription refers to the emperor as "Devanampriya Ashoka" or "Beloved of the Gods Ashoka."
• This inscription, along with others, provides insights into Ashoka's policies, his conversion to Buddhism, and his efforts to promote Dhamma (righteousness) throughout his empire.

• The Maski Inscription serves as an important historical and archaeological artefact that helps us understand the reign and legacy of Ashoka the Great.

So the correct answer is Maski Inscription.

Additional Information

• The Bhabra Rock Edict and Ahraura Inscription were another rock edict of Ashoka, but it does not mention his name. Instead, it refers to the ruler as "Devanampriya" or "Beloved of the Gods".
• The Nettur Inscription and the Rupnath Inscription are both minor rock edicts of Ashoka, and they do not mention his name either.