Paper I · 3 History of India & AP · 3.1.6 Mauryan empire

3.1.6.4 Ashokan inscriptions: rock edicts, pillar edicts and sites

Ashoka's edicts, carved on rocks and polished pillars from the north-west to the south, are the earliest datable royal inscriptions of India and our best evidence for his policy.

  • APPSC Paper I · Paper I
  • Standard level
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Key terms

  • Major Rock Edicts
  • Minor Rock Edicts
  • Pillar Edicts
  • Shahbazgarhi
  • Mansehra
  • Kalsi
  • Girnar
  • Dhauli
  • Jaugada
  • Brahmi
  • Kharosthi
  • Prinsep
  • Rummindei

What this note covers

  1. Core factsFoundation
  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
  4. AP angleStandard
  5. Mains writingMains writing
  6. Common trapsFoundation
  7. Quick revisionFoundation

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