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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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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank.
The word dhamma is derived from the Sanskrit word _______ which means ____________.
Ashoka’s dhamma was based on human values and a ______ inspired by the teachings of ______.
Answer the following question briefly:
What are edicts? Why were they composed in Prakrit?
Textbook Keyword: Dig vijaya
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentence:
What does the term ‘dhamma Vijaya’ mean?
This is the picture of an Ashokan edict.

Where were these edicts inscribed?
Answer the following question briefly:
Describe the distinctive features of Ashokan pillars.
Ashoka sent his son and daughter to ______.
Explain Ashoka’s Dhamma.
Who am I
I carry an official order or proclamation issued by a king.
