Question
Download Solution PDFWho among the following was the first ruler to inscribe his message to his subjects and officials on stone surfaces, natural rocks and polished pillars?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Ashoka.
Key Points
- Ashoka was one of the greatest rulers known to history and on his instructions, inscriptions were carved on pillars, as well as on rock surfaces.
- The Kalinga War was a war fought between the Mauryan Empire (Ashoka) and the state of Kalinga in 261 B.C.
- Dhamma is a set of edicts that formed a policy of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka.
Additional Information
| Major rock edict | Content |
| Major Rock Edict I | Prohibits animal slaughter. Bans festive gatherings and killings of animals. |
| Major Rock Edict II | Provides care for man and animals, describes Chola, Pandyas, Satyapura, and Keralputra kingdoms of South India. |
| Major Rock Edict III | It says that the Yuktas (subordinate officers and Pradesikas (district Heads) along with Rajukas (Rural officers ) shall go to all areas of the kingdom every five years and spread the Dhamma Policy of Ashoka. |
| Major Rock Edict IV | Dhammaghosa is ideal to mankind and not the Bherighosa. Impact of Dhamma on society. |
| Major Rock Edict V | Concerns about the policy towards slaves. |
| Major Rock Edict VI | Describes King’s desire to get informed about the conditions of the people constantly. |
| Major Rock Edict VII | Requests tolerance for all religions. |
| Major Rock Edict VIII | Describes Ashoka’s first Dhamma Yatra to Bodhgaya & Bodhi Tree. |
| Major Rock Edict IX | Condemns popular ceremonies. Stress in ceremonies of Dhamma. |
| Major Rock Edict X | Condemns the desire for fame and glory. Stresses on the popularity of Dhamma. |
| Major Rock Edict XI | Elaborates Dhamma |
| Major Rock Edict XII | Directed and determined requests for tolerance among different religious sects. |
| Major Rock Edict XIII | Ashoka’s victory over Kalinga. |
| Major Rock Edict XIV | Describes engraving of inscriptions in different parts of the country. |
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