How did Ashoka describe his relationship with his subjects?

He famously declared in his Separate Rock Edicts, 'Sabe Munissa Paja Mama' (All men are my children).

Mauryan Political Philosophy

UPSC Archival Analysis

Emperor Ashoka established a new model of Rajdharma based on tolerance, non-violence, and universal compassion.

Exam Year

1993

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_1993_127 Ref: Romila Thapar, Asoka and the Decline of the Mauryas