why would commanders have to worry about marching too far from supply trains? if you get “cutoff” from them, then you are in big trouble. in an arm with tens of thousands of men, you need a safe supply of food, water, ammunition, and many other supplies to your men every day
The Edicts of Ashoka helped in spreading the message of harmony, virtue and peace which encouraged the various cultures and religions of the Mauryan Empire to live together without any conflict. This helped in speeding up the first unification of India.
