Multiple choice

Which of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food grains to be utilised during crisis in the country?

  1. Sohgaura copper plate

  2. Rummindei pillar-edict of Ashoka

  3. Prayaga-prasasti

  4. Mehrauli pillar inscription of Chandra

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Explanation

The earliest known copper-plate called Sohgaura is a Mauryan record that mentions famine relief efforts. It is one of the very few pre-Ashoka Brahmi inscriptions in India.