The Inscriptiion Of Asoka [Hardcover]
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The Inscriptiion Of Asoka [Hardcover]

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A scholarly examination of the inscriptions left by Emperor Asoka, exploring their historical significance and the messages they convey about ancient Indian governance and Buddhism. This comprehensive work analyzes the edicts that shaped early Indian civilization.

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The Inscriptions of Asoka is a definitive academic study of the royal edicts issued by Emperor Asoka during the Mauryan Empire. The authors provide detailed analysis of these ancient inscriptions, which represent some of the earliest written records in Indian history and offer invaluable insights into administrative practices, religious beliefs, and social conditions of the third century BCE.

Through meticulous examination of Asoka’s rock edicts, pillar inscriptions, and cave inscriptions, this work reveals the emperor’s transformative journey from a military conqueror to a promoter of Buddhism and ethical governance. The inscriptions document his policies on dharma, justice, and the welfare of his subjects, making them essential primary sources for understanding ancient Indian civilization.

This scholarly work is indispensable for historians, students of Indian history, and those interested in Buddhism, ancient governance systems, and epigraphic studies.

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Author

Surendrenath Majumbar Sastri D. R. Bhandarkar
Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House
ISBN

9789374141212

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