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प्रश्न
Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:
What is an edict? Where are these edicts inscribed?
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उत्तर
An edict is a decree issued by a Sovereign. The edicts of Ashoka form the most important source of Mauryan history. These edicts are inscribed on rocks and pillars throughout the country and include 14 major Rock Edicts, seven pillar edicts, and a number of minor rock edicts.
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