INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following explains the duties of Dharmamahamatras?
A
The Minor Rock Edicts
B
The two Kalinga Edicts
C
Arthasastra
D
Indica
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dharmamahamantras were a group of officials instituted by Samrat Ashoka to implement and propagate the various aspects of Dhamma. He made them responsible for carrying his message to various sections of society. They also took care of old people, orphan children and widow.

Detailed explanation-2: -D.V. Complete Step by Step answer: The Dhamma mahamatras were officers who helped in propagating the message of Dhamma and also enabling the emperor to keep in touch with the public opinion. The duties of the Dhamma mahamatras are explained in the major rock edict no V, built by Ashoka.

Detailed explanation-3: -Major Rock Edict V refers to the appointment of Dhamma-mahamatta for the first time in the twelfth year of his reign. These special officers were appointed by the king to look after the interests of all sects and religions and spread the message of Dhamma.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ashoka appointed officials known as Dhamma Mahamatta. They travelled to different places in the empire and preached Dhamma to the subjects. Q. The judiciary’s role is to uphold the law and to punish those who break the law.

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