Ashoka: Pioneer of Stone Inscriptions
The question asks to identify the first ruler who used stone surfaces for inscribing messages meant for his subjects and officials.
Ashoka, the third emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, was the first ruler in ancient India to extensively use stone inscriptions, such as pillars and rock edicts, to communicate his messages directly.
These inscriptions, often referred to as Ashoka's Edicts, were primarily used to:
- Propagate his principles of Dhamma (moral law and righteousness).
- Issue administrative orders.
- Convey his policies and religious ideas to the public and officials across his vast empire.
While earlier rulers might have used inscriptions, Ashoka's systematic and widespread use of durable stone surfaces for public messages was unprecedented and distinct.
Therefore, Ashoka is recognized as the first ruler to employ this method extensively.
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Important Questions from Mauryan Empire
Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
Which of the following Ashokan inscriptions indicates that he did not abolish the Capital Punishment?
Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
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
