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Who was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi?
Who was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi?
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King Ashoka was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi. The term Devanampiya means “Beloved of Gods” and Piyadassi means ‘One who regards others with affection’.
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