The term 'Dhamma' is the Prakrit word that is associated with which of the following rulers of ancient India?
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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Ashoka was ruler of which of the following dynasty?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I
(Mahamatta)
List-II
(Function)
A.
Anta-mahamatta
1.
Women’s welfare
B.
Ithijhakha-mahamatta
2.
Spread of Dhamma
C.
Dhamma-mahamatta
3.
Associated with city
D.
Nagalaviyohalaka-ahamatta
4.
In-charge of frontier areas
