2026 · Q34
Which one of the following inscriptions refers to a confederacy of Tamil States?
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- AHathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela
- BThe Second Major Rock Edict of Ashoka
- CAllahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta
- DJunagadh Inscription of Rudradaman
Explanation
The Hathigumpha inscription of the Kalinga king Kharavela records his victory over the confederacy of Tamil states (the 'Tramiradesa-sanghata'). The Second Major Rock Edict of Ashoka, the Allahabad pillar of Samudragupta and the Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman do not mention such a Tamil confederacy. Hence option A is correct.