Ashoka, otherwise known as Ashoka the Great, was an emperor of the Maurya Dynasty. As an emperor he most known for his edicts based on Buddhist beliefs. Edicts are the official rules or proclamations of a person of authority. His edicts are a reflection of the kind of emperor he was. He was a fair ruler who was devoted to his religion and demanded that his subjects all treated each other with respect. He takes after the Dharma, the teachings of Buddha of law and order.” There is an underlying tone of the golden rule in his edicts. That is “do unto others as you would have them do unto yourself.” This can be seen throughout his edicts when he demands that others must respect each other, and that hurt others will ultimately hurt yourself. According
