Ashoka appointed a special group of officials who went from place to place teaching people about his dhamma. What were these officials called?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Dhamma mahamatta
To spread his message of dhamma, Ashoka appointed officials known as the dhamma mahamatta, who went from place to place teaching people about it. He also had his messages inscribed on rocks and pillars.