Q. Which Ashokan pillar edict provides a list of animals and birds killing of which was prohibited?
Answer: Pillar edict V
Notes: The Pillar edict-V of Ashoka provides a list of animals and birds which should not be killed on some days and another list of animals which have not to be killed at all occasions and also describes the release of 25 prisionars by Mauryan Emperor Asoka.

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