Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:
Which of the following is true about the King Ashoka and his Dhamma?
Options:
Asoka tried to hold his empire together by propagating Dhamma, the principles of which were simple and virtually universally applicable.
Ashoka believed that Dhamma would ensure the well-being of people in their next birth only.
Special officers, known as the Dhamma Mantris, were appointed to spread the message of Dhamma.
All of the above.
Correct Answer:
Asoka tried to hold his empire together by propagating Dhamma, the principles of which were simple and virtually universally applicable.
Explanation:
Asoka also tried to hold his empire together by propagating dhamma, the principles of which, as we have seen, were simple and virtually universally applicable. This, according to him, would ensure the well-being of people in this world and the next. Special officers, known as the dhamma mahamatta, were appointed to spread the message of dhamma.