<Li> Major Rock Edict IV comments that because of the policy of Dhamma the lack of morality and disrespect towards Sramanas and Brahmans, violence, unseemly behaviour to friends, relatives and others, and evils of this kind have been checked . The killing of animals to a large extent was also stopped . </Li> <Li> Major Rock Edict V refers to the appointment of Dhamma - mahamatta for the first time in the twelfth year of his reign . These special officers were appointed by the king to look after the interests of all sects and religions and spread the message of Dhamma . </Li> <Li> Major Rock Edict VI is an instruction to Dhamma - mahamattas . They are told that they could bring their reports to the king at any time . The second part of the Edict deals with speedy administration and the transaction of smooth business . </Li> <Li> Major Rock Edict VII is a plea for tolerance amongst all sects . It appears from the edict that tensions among the sects were intense perhaps in open antagonism . The plea is a part of the overall strategy to maintain unity . </Li>

Who are dhamma mahamattas and who appointed them