Question

how are ashoka's edicts and inscriptions important

Answer 1

Ashoka's edicts and inscriptions are important for the following reasons.

1. They provide a written record of various administrative and social features of the Mauryan empire.
2. They provide a record on Ashoka's thoughts on establishing peace and harmony in society. The message from these inscriptions has continued to inspire people from all over the world even till modern times.
3. Askoka's edicts and inscriptions are the oldest written record of the Brahmi script in India.