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Ashoka, The Emperor Who Gave Up War

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Life and policies of Emperor Ashoka.
- **Mauryan Empire and Administration**:
- Largest Indian empire of the time.
- **Kalinga War and Ashoka’s Change**:
- Influence of Buddhism.
- **Dhamma Policy**:
- Non-violence, religious tolerance.
- **Edicts and Their Importance**:
- Inscriptions spreading messages.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. Who was Ashoka and what was his contribution to Indian history?
2. What changes did Ashoka make after the Kalinga War?
3. What was Ashoka’s Dhamma and why was it important?
4. How did Ashoka spread his message to the people?
5. What do Ashokan edicts tell us about his rule?

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