UPPCS · প্রশ্ন 20

Consider the following statements with respect to Ashoka: 1. The definition of Dhamma given by Ashoka is taken from 'Rahulovada-sutta'. 2. In the 14th year of his coronation, Ashoka appointed a new type of staff, called Dhamma-mahamatras. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Only 1
Only 2

উত্তর দেখান ও ব্যাখ্যা

উত্তর: (A) Both 1 and 2

ব্যাখ্যা

Scholars trace Ashoka's Dhamma to Buddhist texts such as the Rahulovada sutta; Rock Edict V says Dhamma-mahamatras were created 13 years after consecration, i.e. in the 14th year. (Verify with the official key.)