Who among the following was the first ruler who inscribed his messages on stone surfaces for his subjects and officials?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Ashoka.

Explanation:

• Ashoka was the first ruler to inscribe his messages on stone surfaces, known as Ashoka's Edicts, for communication with his subjects and officials.

Incorrect Options Explanations:

• Chandragupta I: Founded the Gupta Empire, did not use stone inscriptions.
• Harshavardhan: A cultural patron, but not known for stone inscriptions.
• Chandragupta Maurya: Founder of the Maurya Empire, but did not use inscriptions as extensively as Ashoka.

Information Booster:

• Ashoka's Edicts: Stone inscriptions across India outlining policies on governance, social justice, and ethics.
• Ashoka: Ruled during the 3rd century BCE, promoted Buddhism and moral governance.