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प्रश्न
This is the picture of an Ashokan edict.

What are edicts?
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उत्तर
The edicts are a source of valuable information of the Mauryan period. Edicts are royal commands or proclamations.
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Ashoka appointed special officers to look after the welfare of people. They were called
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The edicts of Ashoka were written in
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Explain any five steps taken by Ashoka to propagate dhamma in and outside India.
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What are edicts? Why were they composed in Prakrit?
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What does the term ‘dhamma Vijaya’ mean?
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Describe the distinctive features of Ashokan pillars.
The meaning of ______ is explained in Ashoka’s – Pillar Edict II.
Ashoka emphasised obedience and respect for parents, preceptors, and elders.
Mauryans were not aware of the spy system.
State the salient feature of the Lion Capital of Ashoka.
