What name did Aśhoka use for India in his inscriptions?

Bharat

Jambudvīpa

Hindu

Indike

Answer and Solution

B. Jambudvīpa

Aśhoka referred to India as 'Jambudvīpa' in his inscriptions, denoting the Indian Subcontinent.

Watch Video Solution

Keep Practising

Students who asked this also explored

Continue with nearby questions to strengthen the same chapter concept while you still have the context fresh in mind.

Q1.

What does 'Jambudvīpa' mean?

Q2.

Which ancient text first referred to the region as 'Bhārata'?

Q3.

Who was the Indian Emperor that used 'Jambudvīpa' in his inscriptions?

Q4.

What does the term 'Hindustān' signify?