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. And they are also employed for the welfare and happiness of all people.
— Ashoka the Great Ancient

Indian emperor, spread Buddhism

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Rock Edict V (expanded on Dhamma-Mahamatras)

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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