Q. The Asokan major rock edicts which tell us about the Sangam Kingdom include rock edicts
(a) I and X
(b) I and XI
(c) II and XIII
(d) II and XIV
Ans: (c) II and XIII
Explanation: The Asokan major rock edicts that tell us about the Sangam Kingdom are (c) II and XIII.
Rock Edict II of Ashoka mentions the Cholas, Pandyas, and Satyaputras (the Cheras) as among the kingdoms that were subjugated by Ashoka through his Dharma policy.
Rock Edict XIII provides further details about the Sangam Kingdoms, including the names of the rulers of the Cholas, Pandyas, and Satyaputras. It mentions that Ashoka sent his Dharma Mahamatras to these kingdoms to spread the principles of Dharma and righteousness.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) II and XIII.
