History & Civics
Explain the concept of "victory by dhamma" as mentioned in Ashoka's edicts.
Mauryan Empire
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The devastating impact of the Kalinga war, described in Rock Edict XIII, led Ashoka to adopt the idea of "victory by dhamma". It meant 'victory through moral principles'. It focused on moral and ethical governance.
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