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Class 6 History, Ashoka, the Emperor who gave up the War, , Q.1 What are the two main literary sources of, knowledge about Chandragupta Maurya's reign?, Ans1) Two main literary sources of knowledge, about Chandragupta Maurya’'s reign are, 1- Arthshastra written by Chanakya, , 2- Indica written by Megasthenes, , Q.2 How did the battle of Kalinga affect the mind of, Ashoka and what did he decide to do in future?, Ans2) 1- King Ashoka was not happy with the, victory of Kalinga., , 2-He was Sad to see the wounded and dying, soldiers and the misery of women and children., 3-He was unhappy to see the distruction caused to, life and property., , 4-In future he decided never to fight any battle., , 5- He became a follower of Buddhism and spent the, rest of his life in looking after the welfare of his, people and in spreading Buddhism., , Q.3 What did Ashoka do to make the life of his, people comfortable?

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Ans3) 1- Ashoka believed that the king should treat, his subjects as a father treats his son., , 2- He wrote in his edicts " All men are my children’., 3-He built roads linking the towns so that the people, could travel easily and quickly., , 4- Along the roads ,shady trees were planted to keep, away hot sun., , 5- He got wells dug for water and built rest houses, for travellers., , 6- He arranged for medical treatment for both, , human beings and animals., , Q.4 What was Ashoka's dhamma?, , Ans4) Ashoka was a Buddhist and he wanted to, make Buddhism popular.He believed in his ideals, which could lead a man to a virtuous and peaceful, life. This was dhamma., , 1- He wanted people of different religions to live, peacefully., , 2- He wanted the younger generation to be obedient, and respect elders., , 3-He wanted the masters to be kind to their servants, and slaves., , 4- He wanted people to treat all the creature with, kindness.

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5-He was not in favour of sacrifices and rituals, 6- He wanted people to give gifts to brahmins and, monks., , Q.5 What were the means adopted by Ashoka to, spread the message of dhamma?, , Ans5) The means adopted by Ashoka to spread the, message of dhamma were, 1- He issued edicts which were inscribed on the, pillar and walls of public places., , 2- He sent messagers to countries like Syria, Egypt,, Greece and Sri Lanka to spread ideas about, dhamma., , KKKKKRKERRKRRERERERERERERERKEERRER