Ashoka's Dhamma policy
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Ashoka's Dhamma policy was a moral and social code promoted by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka after the Kalinga war, emphasizing non-violence, religious tolerance, compassion, and the welfare of all beings.
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| Ashoka's Dhamma policy canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ashoka's Dhamma policy Context triple: [Kalinga, influenced, Ashoka's Dhamma policy]
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Ashoka
Ashoka was a 3rd-century BCE Mauryan emperor of India renowned for his vast empire, conversion to Buddhism, and promotion of nonviolence and moral governance.
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Lion Capital of Ashoka
The Lion Capital of Ashoka is an ancient Mauryan sandstone sculpture from Sarnath featuring four back-to-back lions, revered as a symbol of power, courage, and the spread of Dharma in India.
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Ashoka Pillar
The Ashoka Pillar is an ancient stone column erected by Emperor Ashoka to mark the birthplace of the Buddha at Lumbini, Nepal, and bears one of his famous edicts.
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Maryada Purushottama
Maryada Purushottama is an honorific epithet of the Hindu deity Rama, celebrating him as the supreme exemplar of righteousness, virtue, and ideal conduct.
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E.
Catvāri Āryasatyāni
Catvāri Āryasatyāni is the Sanskrit term for the Four Noble Truths, the foundational Buddhist teaching that analyzes the nature of suffering and the path to its cessation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ashoka's Dhamma policy Target entity description: Ashoka's Dhamma policy was a moral and social code promoted by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka after the Kalinga war, emphasizing non-violence, religious tolerance, compassion, and the welfare of all beings.
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A.
Ashoka
Ashoka was a 3rd-century BCE Mauryan emperor of India renowned for his vast empire, conversion to Buddhism, and promotion of nonviolence and moral governance.
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B.
Lion Capital of Ashoka
The Lion Capital of Ashoka is an ancient Mauryan sandstone sculpture from Sarnath featuring four back-to-back lions, revered as a symbol of power, courage, and the spread of Dharma in India.
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C.
Ashoka Pillar
The Ashoka Pillar is an ancient stone column erected by Emperor Ashoka to mark the birthplace of the Buddha at Lumbini, Nepal, and bears one of his famous edicts.
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D.
Maryada Purushottama
Maryada Purushottama is an honorific epithet of the Hindu deity Rama, celebrating him as the supreme exemplar of righteousness, virtue, and ideal conduct.
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E.
Catvāri Āryasatyāni
Catvāri Āryasatyāni is the Sanskrit term for the Four Noble Truths, the foundational Buddhist teaching that analyzes the nature of suffering and the path to its cessation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
ethical doctrine
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moral and social code ⓘ state policy ⓘ |
| administrativeMeasure |
appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras
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inscription of edicts in local languages ⓘ regular tours by officials to spread Dhamma ⓘ |
| aim |
moral uplift of society
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promotion of ethical conduct ⓘ social harmony ⓘ welfare of humans and animals ⓘ |
| associatedWithDynasty |
Maurya dynasty
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linked to:
Maurya Empire
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| communicatedThrough |
Ashokan pillar edicts
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linked to:
Ashokan inscriptions
Ashokan rock edicts ⓘ
linked to:
Ashokan inscriptions
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| corePrinciple |
compassion for all beings
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kindness to servants and slaves ⓘ moderation in criticism of others ⓘ moderation in spending ⓘ non-violence (ahimsa) ⓘ obedience to parents ⓘ religious tolerance ⓘ respect for elders ⓘ truthfulness ⓘ welfare of all subjects ⓘ |
| distinguishedFrom |
formal Buddhist monastic code (Vinaya)
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purely political or military policy ⓘ |
| feature |
appeal to all religious communities
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concern for prisoners and their treatment ⓘ discouragement of useless ceremonies ⓘ emphasis on practical ethics over ritual ⓘ encouragement of medical treatment for humans and animals ⓘ non-sectarian character ⓘ planting of trees and digging of wells for public benefit ⓘ promotion of harmony among different sects ⓘ protection of animals ⓘ regulation of animal sacrifices ⓘ |
| geographicalScope |
Indian subcontinent
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linked to:
भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप
border regions of the Mauryan Empire ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | 3rd century BCE ⓘ |
| implementedInEmpire |
Mauryan Empire
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linked to:
Maurya Empire
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| influencedBy |
Buddhist ethical ideas
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pre-existing Indian moral traditions ⓘ |
| legacy |
early example of state-sponsored ethical propaganda
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influence on later interpretations of Ashoka as a dharmic ruler ⓘ model of benevolent kingship in Indian political thought ⓘ |
| originContext | post-Kalinga war transformation of Ashoka ⓘ |
| promotedBy | Ashoka ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism
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Ashoka's remorse after the Kalinga war ⓘ |
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