Ashokan Reforms: Principles of Welfare State

Emperor Ashoka's reforms, particularly following the Kalinga War, transformed the Mauryan state into a welfare-oriented administration based on the principles of Dhamma. His edicts, inscribed on pillars and rocks, serve as a testament to his shift from a policy of military conquest to one of moral governance and social well-being for all subjects, regardless of caste or religion.

Core Principles of Ashokan Welfare

  • Public Works: Ashoka invested state resources in public infrastructure projects to improve the lives of his subjects.
  • Roads: He built roads for trade and travel, which also served strategic and administrative purposes.
  • Wells and Rest Houses: He had wells ....
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