Ashoka and His Dhamma — Mains Questions

Critically analyze Ashoka's Dhamma as a state policy. Was it a religious mission or a pragmatic instrument for imperial integration?

Examine the salient features of Ashoka's Dhamma and evaluate its enduring legacy on Indian political thought and society.

Discuss the various methods employed by Ashoka for the propagation of Dhamma. To what extent was he successful in achieving his objectives?