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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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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the importance of Ashoka’s inscriptions (Stone Edicts)?
Mention any two principles of Ashoka’s
What is an Edict? Mention the significance of Ashokan Edicts, with particular reference to the Rock Edict XIII and the Rummindei Pillar Inscription.
What are our main sources of information on the Mauryan Empire?
What is the importance of Ashoka’s edicts?
Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:
What is the significance of edicts as a source of information?
Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:
Explain briefly the importance of Ashoka’s edicts, giving an example from one of his edicts.
State three steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddism.
Mention any two factors responsible for the decline of the Mauryan empire.
Name the port where from the ships sailed for the East Coast and Sri Lanka during the Mauryan age.
