Consider the following statements about Ashokan rock edicts : 1. Major Rock Edict XIII records Ashokas remorse at the sufferings caused by his Kalinga campaign. 2. Major Rock Edict X records Ashokas visit to Lumbini. 3. Major Rock Edict XII refers to Dham

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Q: 83 (NDA-I/2015)
Consider the following statements about Ashokan rock edicts :
1. Major Rock Edict XIII records Ashoka’s remorse at the sufferings caused by his Kalinga campaign.
2. Major Rock Edict X records Ashoka’s visit to Lumbini.
3. Major Rock Edict XII refers to Dhamma Mahamattas as a new category of officers instituted by Ashoka.
4. Major Rock Edict XII speaks about showing tolerance towards all sects.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

NDA-I

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The correct answer is option 4, which states that statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct regarding Ashokan rock edicts. Let`s dissect each statement:

Statement 1: Major Rock Edict XIII records Ashoka`s remorse at the sufferings caused by his Kalinga campaign. This statement is correct. The Kalinga campaign was a significant event in Ashoka`s reign, and Major Rock Edict XIII specifically mentions his regret for the violence and suffering caused during that campaign.

Statement 2: Major Rock Edict X records Ashoka`s visit to Lumbini. This statement is incorrect. Major Rock Edict X does not mention Ashoka`s visit to Lumbini. Instead, it mainly focuses on his efforts to spread Buddhism and his instructions to his officials.

Statement 3: Major Rock Edict XII refers to Dhamma Mahamattas as a new category of officers instituted by Ashoka. This statement is correct. Major Rock Edict XII discusses the appointment of Dhamma Mahamattas, who were officers responsible for promoting and implementing Ashoka`s policy of dhamma (righteousness).

Statement 4: Major Rock Edict XII speaks about showing tolerance towards all sects. This statement is correct