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प्रश्न
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?
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उत्तर
- An Edict is an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority or a king.
- Edicts are very informative about Ashoka’s belief in peace, righteousness, justice, and his concern for the welfare of the people.
- The edicts were inscribed on the pillars as well as boulders and cave walls made by the Emperor Ashoka.
- Brahmi Script.
- 33 Rock Edicts.
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Mention the main principles of Ashoka’s ‘Dhamma’.
State whether the following is true or false.
Ashoka’s dhamma was based on the principles of Buddhism.
This is the picture of an Ashokan edict.

How are Ashokan edicts useful?
This is the picture of an Ashokan edict.

Where were these edicts inscribed?
Ashoka’s Dhamma was based on the principle of Buddhism.
The horror of the Kalinga war was described in the Rock Edict ______.
Ashoka sent his son and daughter to ______.
After the battle of Kalinga, Ashoka became a Buddhist.
Ashoka emphasised obedience and respect for parents, preceptors, and elders.
Under the Mauryan administration, punishments were very mild.
