Ashoka 's original methods of ruling his empire followed the mannerisms of his ancestors, especially emulating his grandfather 's ways: efficient but cruel. Prior to Ashoka’s rule, the Mauryan Empire consisted of Pakistan and India, minus the east coast and southernmost tip. …show more content…
Also, it proclaims that Ashoka ordered for the digging of water-wells and creation of rest stop areas for both weary travelers and their animals.[30] Ashoka makes sure to emphasize in his second major Rock Edict that he commenced the planting of fruits, vegetables, and other herbs around his kingdom for the use of any man or animal.[31] Emperor Ashoka Maurya issued minor Rock Edicts concerning the end of animal cruelty. This shows that Ashoka learned to care for living creatures, both humans and animals, when less than a year before, killing people existed as his