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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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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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The word dhamma is derived from the Sanskrit word _______ which means ____________.
State whether the following is true or false.
Ashoka’s dhamma was based on the principles of Buddhism.
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.

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

In which language were they composed and in which script were they written?
Ashoka sent his son and daughter to ______.
Ashoka emphasised obedience and respect for parents, preceptors, and elders.
Council of Ministers referred to Mantriparishad.
