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Question
What were the problems that Ashoka wanted to solve by introducing dhamma?
Solution
There were a number of problems in the empire that led Ashoka to introduce his ‘dhamma’. People in the empire followed different religions, usually causing conflicts. Animal sacrifice was common. Slaves and servants were ill-treated by their masters. There were quarrels among civilians. To solve these problems, Ashoka introduced his ‘dhamma’.
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