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List of edicts of Ashoka

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Distribution of the Edicts of Ashoka

The following is an overview of Edicts of Ashoka,[1] and where they are located. The translating of these pillars was a turning point in history. They changed beliefs and understanding. It turned assumptions into facts.

Pillar Edicts (set of 7)

Main article: Pillars of Ashoka

Minor Pillar Inscriptions

  • Lumbini (Rummindei), Rupandehi district, Nepal (the upper part broke off when struck by lightning; the original horse capital mentioned by Xuanzang is missing)
  • Nigali-Sagar (or Nigliva), near Lumbini, Rupandehi district, Nepal (originally near the Buddha Konakarnana stupa)

Major Rock Edicts (set of 14)

Minor Rock Edicts

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Keay 2000

References

  • Keay, John (2000). India, a History. New York, United States: Harper Collins Publishers. ISBN 0-00-638784-5. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)

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