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प्रश्न
What is the importance of Ashoka’s edicts?
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उत्तर
These are the most important source of Mauryan history. These are the oldest and the best-preserved and most precisely dated epigraphic records of India.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the importance of Ashoka’s inscriptions (Stone Edicts)?
What is an Edict? Mention the significance of Ashokan Edicts, with particular reference to the Rock Edict XIII and the Rummindei Pillar Inscription.
It is only with Ashoka that we can properly begin the history of the art and architecture of ancient India. In this context explain briefly:
Arts and Crafts that flourished during Ashoka’s reign.
It is only with Ashoka that we can properly begin the history of the art and architecture of ancient India. In this context explain briefly:
A few features of the Ashokan Pillars.
What are our main sources of information on the Mauryan Empire?
Name the two taxes mentioned in the Edicts of Ashoka.
Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:

What is an edict? Where are these edicts inscribed?
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.
