Q. Which of the following statement/s regarding Allahabad pillar inscription is/are correct?
1.Ashoka warns members of the Sangha against causing division in the ranks is mentioned on the pillar.
2.Samudragupta’s inscription is on this edict itself.
3.Firoz Shah Tughlaq was probably responsible for its removal to the fort at Allahabad.
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Allahabad – Kosam/Queen’s Edict / Kausambi or Schism Edict:

  • Ashoka warns members of the Sangha against causing division in the ranks.
  • Samudragupta’s inscription is on this edict itself.
  • Jahangir was probably responsible for its removal to the fort at Allahabad.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT