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Write Short Notes On: the Measures Taken by Ashoka for the Welfare of His People. OR What welfare measures had been taken by Ashoka?

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Write short notes on:
The measures taken by Ashoka for the welfare of his people.

What welfare measures had been taken by Ashoka?

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Ashoka built hospitals for both men and animals. He had a number of rest houses constructed for the benefit of travelers. Wells were also dug in many places, He also built good roads and planted shady trees on both sides.

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Ashoka (Ascend to the Throne, the Extent of the Kingdom, Kalinga War, Welfare State)
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