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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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Solution
- 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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