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Regarding the administrative machinery, inscriptions, and monumental art of the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Ashoka, which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The Dhamma Mahamattas were a specialized cadre of officers instituted by Ashoka to promote moral conduct, resolve grievances, and oversee the welfare of diverse religious sects across the empire.Cevap
  2. The Rock Edicts situated at Kalsi and Jaugada were inscribed in the Prakrit language using the Brahmi script.Cevap
  3. C
    The Major Rock Edict located at Shahbazgarhi in the northwestern frontier was inscribed in the Greek and Aramaic scripts to cater to foreign traders.
  4. D
    Ashokan pillar edicts were constructed using coarse granite blocks quarried locally and assembled following the Vesara temple structural architectural style.

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The statements confirming the creation of Dhamma Mahamattas for moral and social welfare and the use of the Brahmi script in Prakrit for the Kalsi and Jaugada rock edicts are both correct.
The appointment of Dhamma Mahamattas was a crucial administrative measure introduced by Ashoka to administer religious harmony and moral governance. Furthermore, the edicts at Kalsi and Jaugada are well-documented examples of Ashokan Rock Edicts carved in Prakrit using the Brahmi script.

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1
Evaluate the administrative role of Dhamma Mahamattas.
Ashoka's 5th Rock Edict explicitly mentions the appointment of Dhamma Mahamattas to spread moral codes and oversee inter-sect harmony, confirming this statement as correct.
Administrative innovation of special officers is a key feature of Mauryan governance under Ashoka.
2
Analyze the linguistic and epigraphic features of the Kalsi and Jaugada edicts.
Major Rock Edicts in central and eastern India used Prakrit written in Brahmi script, validating this statement.
Script distribution followed regional linguistic traditions across the Mauryan territory.
3
Examine the script used at the Shahbazgarhi site.
Shahbazgarhi (in modern Pakistan) used Kharosthi script, rendering the claim of Greek/Aramaic scripts incorrect for this site.
Greek and Aramaic were used primarily in Kandahar bilingual edicts, whereas Kharosthi predominated in northwestern Indian frontier edicts.
4
Verify the material and structural features of Ashokan pillars.
The pillars are monolithic structures crafted from Chunar sandstone, not assembled granite blocks or Vesara style structures.
Mauryan pillar architecture represents independent monolithic stone carving rather than composite masonry.

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Mauryan Administration and Epigraphy under Ashoka
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