Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription? "Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect, with the view of glorifying his own sect, he rather injures his own sect very severely."

Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this…

Answer

(a) Ashoka: This idea comes from Ashoka’s Rock Edict XII, which urges restraint in praising one’s own sect and condemning others, promoting religious tolerance. Verdict: Correct.
(b) Samudragupta: He is known from the Allahabad Pillar inscription for conquests and political achievements, not for such a moral-religious message on sectarian harmony. Verdict: Incorrect.
(c) Harshavardhana: Harsha patronized multiple religions, but this specific inscriptional advice is not associated with him. Verdict: Incorrect.
(d) Krishnadeva Raya: Known for Vijayanagara administration, warfare, and cultural patronage; this inscription is not linked to him. Verdict: Incorrect.