Ashokan Edicts Flashcards

(15 cards)

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Major edict-1

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Animal sacrifice prohibited, especially during festive seasons

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Major edict-2

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Medical treatment of humans and animals, digging of wells.

South Indian Empire : Chola, Pandyas, Satyaputras and
Keralaputras and Tamrapani(Srilanka)

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Major edict-3

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Generosity to Brahmins.
Fixing Tenure of officials for 5 years like Yuktas, Pradeshikas and Rajukas to spread Dhamma

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Major edict-4

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Dhammaghosha (Dhamma) over Bherighosha (War)

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Major edict-5

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Dhammamahamatras appointed to spread dharma

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Major edict-6

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Welfare measure for his people’s conditions.

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Major edict-7

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Tolerance towards religions among all sects and welfare

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Major edict-8

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Ashoka’s 1st visit to Bodh Gaya and the Bodhi tree

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Major edict-9

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Stresses on moral conduct

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Major edict-10

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Individual’s desire for fame and glory should be disapproved

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Major edict-11

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Dhamma is the best policy to follow , Right behavior with slaves

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12
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Major edict-12

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Women’s welfare and tolerance towards other’s dhamma

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Major edict-13

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Remorse over Kalinga War , Dhamma victory over Greek Kings Antiochus of Syria (Amtiyoko), Ptolemy of Egypt (Turamaye), Magas of Cyrene (Maka), Antigonus of Macedon (Amtikini), Alexander of Epirus (Alikasudaro). Also mentions Pandyas, Cholas, etc

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Major edict-14

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Purpose of rock edicts.

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