Ashoka’s dhamma – explain.
HistoryClass 6AllAnswered 5 Apr 2026
Answer
Ans. Ashoka’s dhamma was not related to the worship of any god or performance of sacrifice. He considered that it was his responsibility as a father to his children (the people of the empire) to instruct his subjects. He was inspired by the teachings of the Buddha.
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