Multiple choice

Which of the following Ashokan edicts mentions his cordial relations with 5 Hellenistic kings?

  1. RE XIII

  2. RE III

  3. RE XI

  4. Pillar Edict VI
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Ashoka's Rock Edict XIII (RE XIII) specifically mentions his cordial diplomatic relations with five Hellenistic kings - Antiochus II of Syria, Ptolemy II of Egypt, Antigonus Gonatas of Macedonia, Magas of Cyrene, and Alexander of Epirus. This edict is famous for describing the aftermath of the Kalinga war and also documents Ashoka's missionary efforts abroad.

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