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What problems did Ashoka want to solve by introducing dhamma?
What problems did Ashoka want to solve by introducing dhamma?
Ashoka wanted to solve problems related to violence, wars, and suffering.
What means did Ashoka adopt to spread the message of dhamma?
What means did Ashoka adopt to spread the message of dhamma?
Ashoka adopted means such as inscriptions, pillars, and rock edicts to spread the message of dhamma.
Why do you think slaves and servants were ill-treated during the Mauryan period?
Why do you think slaves and servants were ill-treated during the Mauryan period?
Slaves and servants were ill-treated due to the prevailing social hierarchy and lack of rights for lower classes.
Do you think the orders of the emperor would have improved the condition of slaves and servants?
Do you think the orders of the emperor would have improved the condition of slaves and servants?
What were the occupations of the people who lived within the Mauryan empire?
What were the occupations of the people who lived within the Mauryan empire?
State whether true or false: Ujjain was the gateway to the north-west.
State whether true or false: Ujjain was the gateway to the north-west.
What are the 'other practices' that Ashoka encouraged his subjects to observe?
What are the 'other practices' that Ashoka encouraged his subjects to observe?
According to Ashoka, why is it wrong to praise one's own religion while criticizing another's?
According to Ashoka, why is it wrong to praise one's own religion while criticizing another's?
What message did Ashoka convey regarding rituals performed during significant life events?
What message did Ashoka convey regarding rituals performed during significant life events?
Where is the Rampurwa bull sculpture originally from and where is it currently located?
Where is the Rampurwa bull sculpture originally from and where is it currently located?
What kind of infrastructure development did Ashoka undertake during his reign?
What kind of infrastructure development did Ashoka undertake during his reign?
What is the significance of the Brahmi script mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the Brahmi script mentioned in the text?
Why are lions shown on our currency notes?
Why are lions shown on our currency notes?
What were the four commands Ashoka would issue if he had the power to inscribe his orders?
What were the four commands Ashoka would issue if he had the power to inscribe his orders?
What event marked the transition of the Mauryan empire from a kingdom to an empire?
What event marked the transition of the Mauryan empire from a kingdom to an empire?
What were the important trade routes mentioned in the text?
What were the important trade routes mentioned in the text?
Why were the ports along the coast of south India important?
Why were the ports along the coast of south India important?
When did the Mauryan empire collapse?
When did the Mauryan empire collapse?
