Multiple choice

When during the Mauryan period was the office of the Dhamma-Mahamatras created?

  1. 1 year after the Kalinga war

  2. 13 years after the coronation of Asoka

  3. After the convention of the 3rd Buddhist Council

  4. In the 6th Regnal year of Asoka

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Asoka mentions the creation of the office of Dhamma-Mahamatras in his Rock Edict V, which states they were appointed in the 13th year of his reign.