Which of the following rock-cut edicts issued by Emperor Ashoka specifically outlines his policy of Dhamma and emphasizes religious tolerance among diverse sects?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Major Rock Edict XII explicitly directs respect for all religious sects and prohibits undue exaltation of one's own sect over others, forming the core of Ashoka's secular governance model. Major Rock Edict XIII describes the Kalinga war and remorse, while Minor Rock Edict I details his personal transition into an upasaka. Ashoka promoted ethical living through his statewide inscriptions carved in Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts.