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प्रश्न
What are our main sources of information on the Mauryan Empire?
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उत्तर
The main sources of information on the Mauryan rule are edicts of Ashoka (14 rock edicts, seven pillar edicts, and minor rock edicts), Sanchi Stupa, Nandangarh pillar, ‘Indika’ by Megasthenes, ‘Arthashastra’ of Kautilyaand Visakhadutta’s ‘Mudrarakshasa’ etc.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the importance of Ashoka’s inscriptions (Stone Edicts)?
Mention any two principles of Ashoka’s
What is an Edict? Mention the significance of Ashokan Edicts, with particular reference to the Rock Edict XIII and the Rummindei Pillar Inscription.
It is only with Ashoka that we can properly begin the history of the art and architecture of ancient India. In this context explain briefly:
Arts and Crafts that flourished during Ashoka’s reign.
What is the importance of Ashoka’s edicts?
Name the two taxes mentioned in the Edicts of Ashoka.
Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:

What is an edict? Where are these edicts inscribed?
Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:

What is the significance of edicts as a source of information?
Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:

Explain briefly the importance of Ashoka’s edicts, giving an example from one of his edicts.
State three steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddism.
