Question

What did Ashoka do for his people after the Kalinga war?

• A. Built vast network of roads.
• B. Started hospitals for both humans and animals.
• C. Built rest houses for travellers.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

Ashoka built a vast network of roads, dug wells and built rest houses for travellers. He planted shady trees on both sides of the road. He opened a large number of hospitals for humans and animals. As part of his Dhamma principle, Ashoka considered people in his empire as his children.