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प्रश्न
Mention the main principles of Ashoka’s ‘Dhamma’.
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उत्तर
The Principles of dhamma were as follows:
- People should live in peace and harmony.
- Everyone should follow ahimsa.
- People should be truthful, charitable and kind to all.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank.
The word dhamma is derived from the Sanskrit word _______ which means ____________.
Ashoka’s dhamma was based on human values and a ______ inspired by the teachings of ______.
Answer the following question briefly:
What are edicts? Why were they composed in Prakrit?
Answer the following question briefly:
Describe the distinctive features of Ashokan pillars.
This is the picture of an Ashokan edicts.

- What are edicts?
- How are Ashokan edicts useful?
- Where were these edicts inscribed?
- Name the script used in Sanchi Inscription.
- How many Rock Edicts are there?
The horror of the Kalinga war was described in the Rock Edict ______.
Ashoka’s Dhamma contained the essence of ______.
Ashoka emphasised obedience and respect for parents, preceptors, and elders.
Under the Mauryan administration, punishments were very mild.
Explain Ashoka’s Dhamma.
