Arrange the following judicial and administrative reforms of Ashoka in the correct chronological order (from earliest to latest): 1. Appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras to look after the welfare and fair treatment of prisoners. 2. Granting of independent judicial authority to the Rajukas (Pillar Edict IV) to streamline justice. 3. Issuance of the First Separate Kalinga Rock Edict addressing the judicial officers (Mahamatras) of Tosali to avoid arbitrary imprisonment. Select the correct option:

Options:

  • A: 3 - 1 - 2
  • B: 1 - 3 - 2
  • C: 2 - 1 - 3
  • D: 3 - 2 - 1

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