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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2022 — General Studies · Question 29 of 200

Q29
History of IndiaMauryan Empire
Who among the following was the Greek king of Syria mentioned in Asokan edict?
  1. a.Antiochus II Theos
  2. b.Ptolemy II
  3. c.Antigonus
  4. d.Alexander

Answer: (A) Antiochus II Theos

Ashoka's Rock Edict XIII mentions several contemporary Hellenistic rulers to whom he sent dharma-ambassadors. Antiochus II Theos was the Seleucid king of Syria (261–246 BC), and he is specifically named in the edict as the Greek king of Syria (Amtiyoke). Ptolemy II was king of Egypt, not Syria.

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