Ashoka
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Ashoka, also known as Asoka or Aśoka, most commonly known as Ashoka the Great, was Emperor of Magadha from c. 268 BCE until his death, and the third ruler from the Mauryan dynasty. His empire covered
A c. 1st century BCE / CE relief from Sanchi, showing Ashoka on his chariot, visiting the Ramagrama
Ashoka's Major Rock Edict at Junagadh contains inscriptions by Ashoka (fourteen of the Edicts of Ashoka), Rudradaman I and Skandagupta.
King Ashoka visits Ramagrama, to take relics of the Buddha from the Nagas, but in vain. Southern gateway, Stupa 1, Sanchi.
Ruins of pillared hall at Kumrahar site at Pataliputra
Major Pillar Edicts
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The Major Pillar Edicts of Indian Emperor Ashoka refer to 7 separate major Edicts of Ashoka inscribed on columns, which are significantly detailed and are among the earliest dated inscriptions of any
Major Pillar Edicts on the Delhi-Topra pillar.
Delhi Topra pillar Major Pillar Edict No.7.
Lauria Nandangarh pillar of Ashoka side view
Close view of Lauriya Nandangarh Ashoka Pillar