HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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creating the caste system
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being a strong military leader
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building hospitals
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creating shady rest areas on roads
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Detailed explanation-1: -King Asoka began to forge a set of ethics based on his new beliefs; he called this set of ethics dhamma. To Asoka, dhamma was a way for people to treat each other and animals with respect. Dhamma was related to dharma, which is the fundamental law that Hindus, Buddhists, and Jainists believe applies to all beings.
Detailed explanation-2: -King Ashoka was an Indian emperor in Ancient India during the Mauryan Dynasty. He ruled from 268 BCE to 232 BCE. During Ashoka’s rule, he promoted the spread of Buddhism across India. Buddhism became the official state religion of India due to Ashoka.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Mauryan society was divided into four Varnas, namely Brahmana, kshtriya, vyshya and shudras while several castes were also present. Megasthenes records the presence of seven castes in Mauryan society in his Indica. The Buddhist sources also confirm the prsence of the caste system.
Detailed explanation-4: -Ashoka denounced all useless ceremonies and sacrifices held under the influence of superstition. One of the striking features of Asoka’s edicts is that he regards himself as a father figure for the people. Hence honoring the king was not dhamma.