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Edicts of Ashoka

250 BC · Classical Antiquity

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The Emperor, Ashoka the Great, of the Mauryan Empire reigned from 268 BC to 232 BC. He created inscriptions throughout the empire which show his efforts to develop Buddhism with a focus on social and moral precepts rather than specific religious practices. Inscriptions on the Major Rock Pillar are considered by experts to be created in the year 250 BC

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Emperor Ashoka (Ashoka the Great)Chanakya (Kautilya)

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PataliputraKalingaGirnarShahbazgarhiMansehra

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ancient historyreligionlawMauryaIndiabuddhism

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