Explain the importance of Ashoka's Edicts as sources of information with special reference to
a)Ashoka titles
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They are a unique collection of documents. They give us insight into his inner feeling and ideals and transmit across the centuries almost the very words of the Emperor. 'These edicts and inscriptions provide us with the following useful historical material about Asoka and his times.
Importance of Asoka's edicts are:
They are a main source of information about the reign of Ashoka.
These edicts and inscriptions contained instructions on religious matters especially Buddhism
Rules for conduct of Bhikshuks are also found on some rock inscriptions. Thus his edicts are also an inportant source of Buddhism
Ashoka's edicts also tell us about Ashoka's policy of Dhamma.
An edict of Ashoka has been found in Afghanistan and have been written in Greek language because large number of people of Greek origin lived there.