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The orders of the king
Thus speaks king Devanampiya Piyadassi: In the past, there were no arrangements for disposing affairs, nor for receiving regular reports. But I have made the following (arrangement). Pativedakas should report to me about the affairs of the people at all times, anywhere, whether I am eating, in the inner apartment, in the bedroom, in the cow pen, being carried (possibly in a palanquin), or in the garden. And I will dispose of the affairs of the people everywhere.
Question: 1
Who was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi?
Who was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi?
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Pay close attention to the given name, titles, and phrases in the source, as those are key to identifying the important figures.
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King Ashoka was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi. The term Devanampiya means “Beloved of Gods” and Piyadassi means ‘One who regards others with affection’.
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How did Devanampiya's approach differ from past arrangements regarding the handling of affairs?
How did Devanampiya's approach differ from past arrangements regarding the handling of affairs?
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When comparing past and present practices, note the specific ways in which the methods are being changed.
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According to the source, Devanampiya started a new arrangement for disposing all kinds of affairs, and made himself available for any kind of grievances that the people of his empire might have.
He also started a new process for receiving regular reports by the Pativedakas, who were used as informants. This was very different from earlier arrangements, when there was no such system.
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In what way did Devanampiya receive reports and disposed of the affairs of the people?
In what way did Devanampiya receive reports and disposed of the affairs of the people?
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When analyzing administrative systems, look for specific methods that were used to get information, and how it was implemented.
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Devanampiya made an arrangement in which the Pativedakas were to report to the king on all kinds of matters regarding his kingdom.
The king made himself available to dispose the affairs of the people at any time of day or night, and at any place. This shows his commitment to the welfare of the people of his kingdom.
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