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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
What are edicts? Why were they composed in Prakrit?
उत्तर
Edicts are orders issued by a ruler. They are also a source of valuable information of the Mauryan period. They were composed in Prakrit because it was easy language to understand by the common people.
संबंधित प्रश्न
State whether the following is true or false.
Ashoka’s dhamma was based on the principles of Buddhism.
This is the picture of an Ashokan edict.
What are edicts?
This is the picture of an Ashokan edict.
In which language were they composed and in which script w ere they written?
Answer the following question briefly:
Describe the distinctive features of Ashokan pillars.
The meaning of ______ is explained in Ashoka’s – Pillar Edict II.
Ashoka was known as ‘Devanam Piya’ which means ______.
Ashoka emphasised obedience and respect for parents, preceptors, and elders.
Council of Ministers referred to Mantriparishad.
Under the Mauryan administration, punishments were very mild.
Explain Ashoka’s Dhamma.
