Who was the first Mauryan ruler who got his messages engraved for his subjects and officials on the stone surfaces of natural rocks as well as polished pillars?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Ashoka.
Ashoka was the first Mauryan emperor who issued edicts engraved on rocks and polished stone pillars to communicate his policies, especially related to Dhamma (moral law). These inscriptions are found across the Indian subcontinent and are among the earliest written records in India.