What was the impact of Ashoka embracing the policy of Dhammaghosha?

The impact of Ashoka embracing the policy of Dhammaghosha was:

1. Ashoka abandoned the policy of 'conquest by force' (bherigosha) and ambition of 'victory in all directions' (Digvijay).
2. He stopped hunting and eating meat and abandoned the life of luxury.
3. The prisoners of war were used for agricultural work. It resulted in an increase in production and brought about economic prosperity in his empire.
4. Ashoka started preaching Buddhism, sent missionaries to various parts of the world and sent his daughter, Sanghmitra and son, Mahindra to Sri Lanka to propagate Buddhism.
5. He followed Buddhist principles in his State policy like non-violence and dissaproval of empty rituals.
6. He erected several pillars and edicts, gave donations to Viharas and ordered construction of Stupas to keep the relics of Buddha.
7. There was decline in military preparedness and efficiency due to abandonment of wars.