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प्रश्न
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.
उत्तर
The edicts of Ashoka form the most important source of Mauryan history. They are the oldest, best-preserved, and precisely dated records of India. These edicts are inscribed on rocks and pillars throughout the country and include 14 Major Rock Edicts, seven pillar edicts, and a number of minor rock edicts. The inscriptions on these edicts provide a useful insight into the life and ideals of Ashoka in particular and about the history of the Mauryas in general. Rock Edict-I is one of the important edicts which states, about the protection of animals
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the importance of Ashoka’s inscriptions (Stone Edicts)?
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:
A few features of the Ashokan Pillars.
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 the significance of edicts as a source of information?
State three steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddism.
Mention any two principles of Ashoka’s Dhamma.
Mention any two factors responsible for the decline of the Mauryan empire.
Name the port where from the ships sailed for the East Coast and Sri Lanka during the Mauryan age.
