*🛡️Ashoka Rock Edicts Features Inscribed in Edicts* *♟️Major Rock Edict I :-* Prohibits animal slaughter Bans festive gatherings *♟️Major Rock Edict II :-* Mentions the South Indian kingdoms such as Cholas, Pandya, Satyaputas and Keralaputras. Deals with social welfare measures *♟️Major Rock Edict III :-* Liberty to Brahmanas Every five years Yukatas, Pradesikas along with Rajukas visit all the areas of the kingdom to spread Dhamma. *♟️Major Rock Edict IV :-* Preference of Dhammaghosa (Sound of peace) over Berighosa (Sound of wandrums). Impact of Dhamma on society *♟️Major Rock Edict V :-* Humane treatment of slaves by their masters Mentions about the appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras. *♟️Major Rock Edict VI :-* Deals with the welfare measures King’s wish to know about the condition of the people *♟️Major Rock Edict VII :-* Tolerance towards all religions and sects *♟️Major Rock Edict VIII :-* Mentions about Ashoka’s visit to Bodh Gaya and Bodhi tree Maintaining contact with rural people via Dharmayatras. *♟️Major Rock Edict IX :-* Stresses on the moral conduct of people. Avoiding expensive ceremonies *♟️Major Rock Edict X :-* Condemns the desire for fame and glory *♟️Major Rock Edict XI :-* Elaborate explanation of Dhamma *♟️Major Rock Edict XII :-* Appeal for developing tolerance towards all religious sects. *♟️Major Rock Edict XIII :-* Explains about Kalinga war and conquest through dhamma *♟️Major Rock Edict XIV :-* Deals with the purpose of engraving inscriptions in various parts of the country.