Ashoka's Epigraphy and Sites
A comprehensive analysis of Mauryan epigraphy, royal edicts, and the geographical expanse of Ashoka's Dhamma propagation.
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Geography
- Northern: Shahbazgarhi, Mansehra
- Southern: Brahmagiri, Maski
- Western: Girnar, Sopara
- Eastern: Dhauli, Jaugada
Personalities
- Devanampiya: Beloved of Gods
- Piyadassi: Pleasant to behold
- James Prinsep: Deciphered Brahmi (1837)
Classification of Edicts
- Major Rock Edicts (14)
- Minor Rock Edicts
- Major Pillar Edicts
- Cave Inscriptions (Barabar Hills)
| Script | Region |
|---|
| Brahmi | Most of India |
| Kharosthi | North-West Frontier (Pak) |
| Aramaic | Afghanistan |
| Greek | Kandahar |
The Chronological Framework
Click on any period card below to view its key archaeological characteristics, tool types, and major Indian sites.
Syllabus Core Study Notes (Deep-Dive)
Master the key concepts and dimensions of this topic.
1. Core Study Notes
भूगोल
- उत्तर: शाहबाजगढ़ी, मानसेहरा
- दक्षिण: ब्रह्मगिरि, मास्की
- पश्चिम: गिरनार, सोपारा
- पूर्व: धौली, जौगड़
व्यक्तित्व
- देवानांप्रिय: देवताओं का प्रिय
- प्रियदर्शी: देखने में सुखद
- जेम्स प्रिंसेप: ब्राह्मी लिपि को पढ़ा (1837)
अभिलेखों का वर्गीकरण
- प्रमुख शिलालेख (14)
- लघु शिलालेख
- स्तंभ लेख
- गुहा लेख (बराबर की पहाड़ियाँ)
| लिपि | क्षेत्र |
|---|
| ब्राह्मी | अधिकांश भारत |
| खरोष्ठी | उत्तर-पश्चिम सीमा (पाकिस्तान) |
| अरामी | अफगानिस्तान |
| ग्रीक | कंधार |
The Chronological Framework
Click on any period card below to view its key archaeological characteristics, tool types, and major Indian sites.
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