History · From State to Empire
UGC NET July 2016 History
Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the content of the Rummindei Pillar Inscription of Asoka?
AReference to the King's dharma
BReference to the conquest of Kalinga
CReduction of tax due from the village ✓ Correct
DNon-slaughter of animals in the royal kitchen
Correct answer: (C) Reduction of tax due from the village — The inscription records a reduction of tax, so the answer is the reduction of tax due from the village.
Explanation
★The inscription records a reduction of tax, so the answer is the reduction of tax due from the village.
★The Rummindei pillar was set up at Lumbini.
★It records that Asoka came and worshipped there.
★This was because the Buddha Shakyamuni was born at that spot.
★He made the village of Lumbini free of the bali tax.
★He reduced its share of produce to only one-eighth.
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