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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
What are edicts? Why were they composed in Prakrit?
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उत्तर
Edicts are orders issued by a ruler. They are also a source of valuable information of the Mauryan period. They were composed in Prakrit because it was easy language to understand by the common people.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Ashoka’s dhamma was based on human values and a ______ inspired by the teachings of ______.
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.
What are edicts?
This is the picture of an Ashokan edict.
In which language were they composed and in which script were they written?
Answer the following question briefly:
Describe the distinctive features of Ashokan pillars.
The horror of the Kalinga war was described in the Rock Edict ______.
Ashoka was known as ‘Devanam Piya’ which means ______.
Under the Mauryan administration, punishments were very mild.
State the salient feature of the Lion Capital of Ashoka.
Who am I
I carry an official order or proclamation issued by a king.
