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The dhamma mahamattas (dharma mahamatras) appointed by Ashoka were entrusted with the job of:
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Checking the abuses in the administration of justice
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The moral uplift of the people through propagation of dhamma
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Management of the welfare activities of the state
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All the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -He made Buddhism the state religion around 260 B.C. He also instituted a body of officials known as the dhamma-mahamattas, who served the dual function of propagating the dhamma and keeping the emperor in touch with public opinion.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dharma Mahamatras were appointed by Ashoka.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ashoka appointed officials known as Dhamma Mahamatta.
Detailed explanation-4: -He appointed Dhamma mahamattas, who went from place to place teaching people about Dhamma. Ashoka also used inscribed rock pillars to spread his message of Dhamma.
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