History • Ancient IndiaHard
Consider the following statements regarding the Mauryan administration under Ashoka: 1. The policy of Dhamma emphasized religious tolerance, filial respect, non-injury to living beings, and ethical governance rather than propagating a specific sectarian creed. 2. The edicts of Ashoka were inscribed predominantly in the Brahmi script using Prakrit, except for northwestern inscriptions which utilized Kharosthi and Greek. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2✓ Correct Answer
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
Ashoka's Dhamma was a moral code aimed at fostering social harmony and ethical conduct across diverse communities in his vast empire. His rock and pillar edicts were strategically placed along trade routes and utilized regional linguistic scripts such as Brahmi in the mainland, Kharosthi in the northwest, and Greek or Aramaic in border areas. This administrative communication network reinforced imperial authority while promoting social welfare.
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