Major Rock Edicts: Administrative and Welfare Policies

The Major Rock Edicts of Ashoka (c. 268–232 BCE) were not only moral teachings but crucial tools for implementing administrative and welfare policies across the vast Mauryan Empire. These inscriptions detail the practical application of Ashoka's core philosophy of Dhamma (righteousness) in day-to-day governance.

Administrative & Judicial Directives

  • King’s Accessibility: Ashoka stressed that officials could bring him reports and petitions at any time, even while he was engaged in personal activities, to ensure that the work of the people's welfare was never interrupted (Major Rock Edict VI).
  • Judicial Reform: He advocated for fairness, leniency, and compassion in the judicial process, urging ....
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