Consider the following statements regarding the Edicts of Ashoka: 1. Rock Edict XIII describes the Kalinga war and Ashoka’s remorse after it. 2. Pillar Edict II defines Dhamma as compassion, truthfulness, and purity of life. 3. The Rummindei inscription marks Ashoka’s visit to the birthplace of Buddha at Lumbini. 4. The Kandahar Greek Edicts were written in Prakrit and Chinese. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

  • A: 2 and 4 only
  • B: 1 and 3 only
  • C: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • D: 1, 2 and 3 only

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