Which one among the following statements about Ashokan Edicts is correct?

The Ashokan edicts were issued in various languages and scripts to communicate with diverse populations. In the north-western parts of the empire, such as Kandahar, edicts were inscribed in Greek and Aramaic [c1, t1]. These versions were essentially translations or adaptations of the Prakrit texts used in other parts of the empire to ensure the message of Dhamma reached non-Indo-Aryan speaking subjects [t1, t6]. Option 1 is incorrect because Pillar Edicts are primarily concentrated in the Gangetic plains and specific sites, unlike Rock Edicts which are more widely distributed [c1, t5]. Option 2 is false as edicts provide significant details on state administration, foreign relations, and the Kalinga war [c4, t1]. Option 3 is incorrect because both Rock and Pillar Edicts share central themes of Dhamma, moral precepts, and social welfare, though their specific focus may vary slightly [t1, t2].

Sources

1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 4: Emergence of State and Empire > Edicts of Ashoka > p. 52
2. [2] https://gacbe.ac.in/pdf/ematerial/18MHI11C-U4.pdf
3. [3] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 4: Emergence of State and Empire > Edicts of Ashoka > p. 53