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According to the Ahraura version of Ashoka’s minor rock edict, how many years had elapsed between the death of the Buddha and the issuing of the edict?

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Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
  • 218 years
  • 256 years
  • 100 years
  • 368 years
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Ashoka's minor rock edict from Ahraura records that 256 years had passed since the Buddha's death. This inscription highlights Ashoka's adherence to Buddhism and his use of edicts to spread its principles.

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