Twelve years after my consecration, I issued the following edict: 'Everywhere in my dominions, the Yuktas, Rajukas, and Pradesikas shall make tours of inspection every five years for the following purpose, namely, for the instruction of Dhamma as well as for other business.'
— Ashoka the Great Ancient

Indian emperor, spread Buddhism

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Rock Edict III

Date / Period

c. 257 BCE

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Controversial

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

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