Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription?
“Whosoever praises his religious

Question

Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription?
“Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect, with the view of glorifying his own sect, he rather injures his own sect very severely.”

Accepted Answer

This inscription reflects a policy of religious tolerance and emphasizes the importance of respecting all religious sects. Ashoka the Great, a Mauryan emperor, is renowned for promoting religious harmony and tolerance throughout his vast empire. His edicts, inscribed on pillars and rocks, often carried messages about dhamma, which included respect for other religions and the avoidance of sectarian strife.