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Which of the rulers is referred to as devanampiya and piyadassi in his edicts written brahmi script?

The Mauryan Emperor Asoka is referred to as 'devanampiya' and 'piyadassi' in his edicts written in Brahmi script.

'Devanampiya' means 'Beloved of the Gods'

'Piyadassi' means 'He who delights in seeing others happy'

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