Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
State three steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddism.
Solution
The following were the main three steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddhism:
- Appointment of state employees for the propagation of Buddhism,
- Providing royal patronage for maintaining Buddhism.
- Foreign missions by sending preachers of Buddhism to Burma, Nepal, Egypt, and Syria.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
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:
Arts and Crafts that flourished during Ashoka’s reign.
What are our main sources of information on the Mauryan Empire?
What is the importance of Ashoka’s edicts?
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:
Explain briefly the importance of Ashoka’s edicts, giving an example from one of his edicts.
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.
