Which medium did Ashoka use to spread Dhamma in the Mauryan period?
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Correct answer: Inscriptions
Ashoka communicated principles of Dhamma through rock edicts and pillar edicts placed in visible public locations across his empire. These inscriptions discussed ethical conduct, respect, welfare and restraint. Newspapers, radio and modern paper posters did not exist as the communication technologies described in the Mauryan period.
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Ashoka communicated principles of Dhamma through rock edicts and pillar edicts placed in visible public locations across his empire. These inscriptions discussed ethical conduct, respect, welfare and restraint. Newspapers, radio and modern paper posters did not exist as the communication technologies described in the Mauryan period.
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This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: Writing and City Life. Topic: Development and uses of writing.
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