I have had this Dhamma edict written for the welfare and happiness of all people. For I consider that the greatest happiness is to lead people to the Dhamma. And this Dhamma consists of mercy, charity, truthfulness, purity, gentleness, and goodness. And I have done many other good deeds also.
— Ashoka the Great Ancient

Indian emperor, spread Buddhism

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Pillar Edict VI (slightly expanded)

Date / Period

c. 243 BCE

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Controversial

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https://www.cs.colostate.edu/~malaiya/ashoka.html

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