History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c33.s6.22
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c33.s6.22
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According to a Pillar edict of Aśoka, at intervals of 8 Kos the roads were marked by rest-houses and wells. The Aśokan edicts also mention the improvements made in the communication by planting trees along the roads to provide shade. To implement his reforms, he appointed a new class of officers - the Dharmamahāmātras.