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Mauryan epigraphy: The only son of Ashoka named in his inscriptions but not elsewhere. Identify the son uniquely mentioned epigraphically. Choose the correct option.

Q: Mauryan epigraphy: The only son of Ashoka named in his inscriptions but not elsewhere. Identify the son uniquely mentioned epigraphically. Choose the correct option.

Given data Ashokan inscriptions explicitly name only one son who is otherwise obscure. Reasoning The Queen's Edicts mention Tivara. Mahendra (Mahinda) and others are known from literary traditions, not Ashoka's own inscriptions. Final Answer Tivara

Difficulty: Easy

Mahendra (Mahinda)
Kunala
Tivara
Jalauka

Correct Answer: Tivara

Explanation:

Given data

Ashokan inscriptions explicitly name only one son who is otherwise obscure.

Reasoning
The Queen's Edicts mention Tivara. Mahendra (Mahinda) and others are known from literary traditions, not Ashoka's own inscriptions.

Final Answer
Tivara

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