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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 ______.
Mention the main principles of Ashoka’s ‘Dhamma’.
Textbook Keyword: Dig vijaya
This is the picture of an Ashokan edict.

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

How are Ashokan edicts useful?
Ashoka’s Dhamma was based on the principle of Buddhism.
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?
Ashoka sent his son and daughter to ______.
Ashoka’s Dhamma contained the essence of ______.
Council of Ministers referred to Mantriparishad.
