Question

Which of the following was/were not the measure taken by Ashoka for the propagation of Dhamma?

• A. He issued Dhammalipis and Dhamma Stambas in the form of Rock and Pillar Edicts respectively.
• B. He conducted royal tours known as Dhamma-yatras to spread his concept of Dhamma.
• C. Ashoka used his military to invade other countries and spread the message of Dhamma.
• D. Public welfare activities known as Dhamma-mangala were taken up in accordance with the spirit of Dhamma.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Ashoka used his military to invade other countries and spread the message of Dhamma.

Ashoka devoted his life to ahimsa (non-violence) after the Kalinga war. To spread the message of Dhamma, Ashoka made inscriptions on rocks and pillars about Dhamma. He conducted royal tours known as Dhamma-yatras. He also took up Public welfare activities known as Dhamma-mangala to spread the message of Dhamma.