Which of the following Mauryan inscriptions is NOT located in present-day India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Kandahar.
· Kandahar, located in present-day Afghanistan, is the site of an important Mauryan inscription. This inscription is unique as it was written in both Greek and Aramaic, showing the influence of Ashoka's rule in regions beyond India.
· Kandahar, an ancient city with strategic significance, was part of the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka’s reign, and this inscription reflects his efforts to spread Dhamma beyond the Indian subcontinent.
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· Kalsi (Uttarakhand, India): Famous for Ashoka’s rock edict, it is one of the earliest examples of his inscriptions found in northern India.
· Maski (Karnataka, India): Known for the discovery of an inscription where Ashoka's name is mentioned for the first time, confirming the historical identity of the emperor.
· Girnar (Gujarat, India): This location features an important Ashokan inscription carved on a rock, promoting his messages of Dhamma.