For a long time past, it has not happened that Mahamatras named Dhamma-Mahamatras were appointed. I have appointed Dhamma-Mahamatras when I had been consecrated thirteen years. They are employed among all sects for the establishment of Dhamma, for the promotion of Dhamma, and for the welfare and happiness of all those devoted to Dhamma.
— Ashoka the Great Ancient

Indian emperor, spread Buddhism

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Rock Edict V

Date / Period

c. 256 BCE

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Controversial

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https://www.cs.colostate.edu/~malaiya/ashoka.html

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