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प्रश्न
Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:

What is the significance of edicts as a source of information?
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उत्तर
The edicts provide a useful insight into the life and ideals of Ashoka in particular and about the history of the Mauryas in general.
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A few features of the Ashokan Pillars.
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What is the importance of Ashoka’s edicts?
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Explain briefly the importance of Ashoka’s edicts, giving an example from one of his edicts.
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