Q. Pillar inscriptions in Lauriya Areraj / Araraj give description in which language?
(A) Brahmi
(B) Prakrit
(C) Pali
(D) Both (A) and (B)
Answer: B
Pillar inscriptions in Lauriya Areraj / Araraj give description in Prakrit language. Lauriya Areraj, also Lauriya Areraj, is located in the East Champaran District in Bihar. It is known for the presence of one of the Pillars of Ashoka. The pillar capital is missing, but the pillar bear six Edicts of Ashoka.
The Six Edicts of Ashoka:
Edict I – The principle of Government
Edict ll – The Royal Examples
Edict lll – Self-examination
Edict IV – The powers and duties of the Commissioners
Edict V – Regulations restricting slaughter and mutilation of animals
Edict VI – The necessity for a definite creed