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Q. Which of the following was referred to as 'Devanampiya Piyadassi’?
Answer: Ashoka
Notes: Ashoka also referred to as Ashokavardhana was the son of Bindusara. In the year 1837 James Prinsep deciphered an inscription written in Brahmi script referring to a king called 'Devamapiya Piyadassi’ (beloved of the gods) which was attributed to Ashoka.

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