Question

The Mauryan emperor Ashoka's reign was characterised by _________.

• A. honest proclamations and positive behaviour
• B. incessant warfare and brutality toward citizens
• C. oppressive and ascetic totalitarian government
• D. construction of expansive monuments and buildings
• E. drastic rejection of Buddhist principles

Answer 1

The correct option is A honest proclamations and positive behaviour

After the Kalinga War, Ashoka wanted to end the violent means of subjugating people and regions. He adopted Buddhism and went on to promote his dhamma or righteous path to people all over the Indian Subcontinent. For this he inscribed his proclamations on dhamma on Pillars and rocks so that they can be accessible to the common people.