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Dhamma Mahamatra or Mahamatta in Buddhism

  •  A Mahamatra (meaning "Officer of high rank") was an "officer of morality" established by the Indian Emperor Ashoka (reigned 269-233 BCE). Their full title was Dhaṃma Mahāmātā, the "Inspectors of the Dharma". 
  • They were apparently a class of senior officials who were in charge various aspects of administration and justice.
  • Some were called "Dharma-Mahamatras" ("Mahamatras of Virtue"), who seem to have been established in the 14th year of Ashoka's reign (256 BCE).
  • There were also Anta-mahamatras in charge of foreigners, and Stri-adhyaksha- mahamatras, in charge of women.
  • The Twelfth Rock Edict of Ashoka mentions the Ithijika Mahamatta. It appeals for toleration and to honor other sects. It also mentions that the beloved of the Gods does not consider gifts or honor to be important.


 

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