| Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts | Location in the State of |
|---|---|
| 1. Dhauli | Odisha |
| 2. Erragudi | Andhra Pradesh |
| 3. Jaugada | Madhya Pradesh |
| 4. Kalsi | Karnataka |
Two pairs are correctly matched.
Dhauli-Odisha: Dhauli, located in Odisha, is a significant site of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts. It contains the Special Kalinga Edicts, which replaced Edicts 11, 12, and 13 found at other sites, emphasizing Ashoka's policy of Dhamma and compassion towards the Kalinga people after the war.
Erragudi-Andhra Pradesh: Erragudi (or Yerragudi), situated in Andhra Pradesh, hosts a complete set of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts. These edicts provide insights into Ashoka's administrative policies and his propagation of Dhamma.
Jaugada-Madhya Pradesh: Jaugada is a site of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts, but it is located in Odisha, not Madhya Pradesh. Similar to Dhauli, it also contains the Special Kalinga Edicts.
Kalsi-Karnataka: Kalsi is a site of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts, but it is located in Uttarakhand, not Karnataka. It is situated near Dehradun in the foothills of the Himalayas.