Question
Download Solution PDFIn which major Rock Edict of the emperor Ashoka, we find the description of neighbour countries?
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Download Solution PDFThe inscriptions and edicts of Asoka refer to a collection of 33 inscriptions on the ‘Pillars of Asoka’, as well as boulders and cave walls.
- In these inscriptions, Ashoka refers to himself as “Beloved of the Gods” and “King Piyadassi.”
- These edicts were decoded by British archaeologist and historian James Prinsep.
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Rock Edict |
Description |
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First |
Prohibits animal slaughter |
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Fifth |
Provides for care for man and animals |
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Eighth |
Asoka’s first Dhamma Yatra to Bodhgaya & Bodhi Tree |
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Thirteenth |
Asoka's victory over Kalinga. The victory of Asoka's Dhamma over Greek Kings, Antiochus, Ptolemy, Antigonus, Magas, Alexander and Cholas, Pandyas, etc. It mentions Kamboj, nabhaks, Bhoja, Andhra etc. |
Hence, it becomes clear from the table that in the description of neighbour countries is given in the thirteenth Rock Edict.
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