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The term 'Dhamma' is the Prakrit word that is associated with which of the following rulers of ancient India?

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Ashoka

Dhamma is the Prakrit form of the Sanskrit word Dharma.

The Mauryan emperor Ashoka, especially after the Kalinga war, spread a moral code called Dhamma through his rock and pillar edicts, stressing tolerance, non-violence and respect for elders.

He also appointed officers called Dhamma Mahamattas to propagate it.

Hence, Ashoka.

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