Q. There is only one Rock Edict in which Asoka talks about taxation. Which among the following is that edict?
Answer: Rummindei Pillar Inscription
Notes: Lumbini Pillar Edict in Nepal is known as the Rummindei Pillar Inscription .The Lumbini Pillar Edict recorded that sometime after the twentieth year of his reign, Ashoka travelled to the Buddha’s birthplace and personally made offerings. He then had a stone pillar set up and reduced the taxes of the people in that area. It talks about the taxation of ashoka.

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