Question

How did Ashoka spread his ideas to his subjects?

• A. Through rock edicts
• B. Through Mahamattas
• C. Through Messengers
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Edicts are official orders issued by people of authority. There are 14 major rock edicts, eight minor rock edicts and seven pillar edicts by which Ashoka spread his ideas. Mahamattas were appointed officials who went to different parts of the empire to spread the principles of Dhamma. Messengers were sent to different countries to spread the idea of Dhamma.