Special officers appointed by Asoka to spread dhamma were the:
ADhamma mahamatta
BDhamma rajukas
CDhamma amatyas
DDhamma yuktas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Dhamma mahamatta
1. Dhamma stressed respect for elders and other religions.
2. The officers were dhamma mahamatta.
3. Asoka hoped dhamma would hold the empire together.
_Source: syllabus Themes in Indian History I, Theme 2, Kings, Farmers and Towns._
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