Single Answer MCQ
Q-00149327

In which period did Emperor Aśhoka live, who referred to India as 'Jambudvīpa'?

1

250 CE

2

250 BCE

3

500 CE

4

500 BCE

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. 250 BCE

Solution:

Emperor Aśhoka lived around 250 BCE and used the term 'Jambudvīpa' in his inscriptions to describe India.

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