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ICSE Class 6 History & Civics Question 3 of 8

The Mauryan Empire — Question 4

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Question 4

Mention some steps taken by Ashoka to spread his dhamma.

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Ashoka took the following steps to spread dhamma:

  1. Ashoka set an example for others by following what he preached. He forbade killing of peacocks and deer for the royal kitchen. He also gave up all wars.
  2. Ashoka appointed officers called the dharma-mahamatras to spread Buddhism. These officers advised people to follow the dhamma.
  3. Ashoka issued edicts in Prakrit on which the principles of dhamma were engraved.
  4. He sent missionaries to many countries like Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Sri Lanka, etc. He sent his daughter Sanghamitra and son Mahendra to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism.
  5. Ashoka went on Dhamma yatras (pilgrimage) to holy places to spread the message of Buddha.