Asoka told people about his Buddhist edicts through pillars and statues.
Explanation:
Asoka had a force of influences who roamed around in the world promoting the teachings of Buddha and getting people to convert.
In his own kingdom he built an impressive array of pillars that are exquisite in carving and technique and most stand to this day.
These pillars contained his basic tenets and edicts of Buddhism and were meant to stand in many important centers of his empire.
In addition he also built many monasteries and learning schools for Buddhist teaching.