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Inscriptions

The document outlines various inscriptions and edicts from different historical periods in India, including the Vedic Age, Ashokan Edicts, and inscriptions from the Shatavahanas, Guptas, and post-Gupta eras. It highlights key themes such as principles of Dhamma, personal histories, and significant victories, along with their respective locations. Additionally, it mentions rulers and their contributions, showcasing the evolution of governance and cultural practices in ancient India.

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Inscriptions

The document outlines various inscriptions and edicts from different historical periods in India, including the Vedic Age, Ashokan Edicts, and inscriptions from the Shatavahanas, Guptas, and post-Gupta eras. It highlights key themes such as principles of Dhamma, personal histories, and significant victories, along with their respective locations. Additionally, it mentions rulers and their contributions, showcasing the evolution of governance and cultural practices in ancient India.

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Inscriptions

Vedic Age

Indra, Varuna, Mitra,


Bogazhkai Turkey
Nasatyas

Ashokan Edicts and Inscriptions


Inscirption Theme Locations

• Manshera (Hazara, Pak)


• Shahbazgarhi (Peshawar, Pk)
• Kandahar (Afghanistan)
• Girnar/Junagadh (Guj)
Major Rock Edicts Principles of Dhamma • Sopara (MH)
• Sannati
• Yerragudi (AP)
• Jaugada (OD)
• Dhauli (OD)

• Dhauli
New admin after
2 Kalinga Edicts • Jaugada
Kaling War
• "All men are my children" - K1

• Sasaram (Bh)
• Maski (AP)
Personal history of • Bhabru Bairat (Raj)
Minor Edicts Ashoka • Rupanath (MP)
Summary of dhamma • Gavimath, Palkigundu,
Siddhpur, Jating Rameshwar,
brahmagiri (KA)

Ashoka's conversion
Bhabru Bairat RE Rajasthan
to Buddhism

Pillar Edicts

• Meerut (Choti Lata)


• Topra (Badi lata)
Appendix to Rock
7 Pillar Edicts • Allahabad (UP)
Edicts
• Lauriya (Nandangarh and
Areraj), Rampurva (BH)

• Sanchi
4 Minor Pillar edicts Ashoka's Dhamma • Sarnath
• Allahabad

Ashoka's respect for • rummandei / lumbini


2 Tarai Pillar Edicts
Buddhism • Nigaliva

Cave Edicts
3 Barabar Caves Ashoka's tolerance Barabar hills (Gaya, BH)

Inscriptions

Junagadh RI (Guj) Rudradaman CM sway in North India

Prarit
Sohgaura Cu Plate
India's oldest Cu plte
(UP)
Famine relief, 2 granaries across Rapti

Mahasthan I B'desh Famine relief

Skt
Girnr I (Guj) Ashoka Sudarshana Lake restoration by CM
Water management

Rayo shoka
Kanganahalli I Ashoka, queen and 2 churi bearers
Brahmi script of Shatavahana period

Sarnath I Dharmashoka

Shatavahanas

Name/Locatio
Ruler Remarks
n

By Gautami Balasri
Gauatamiputra (mom)
Nasik
satakarni earliest evidence of land
grnts in india

Queen Naganika
Nanaghat Stakarni 1
Dakshinapathapathi

Chedi
Hathigumpha - King Kharavela
• Udayagiri Khandagiri (OD)
• Brahmi script
• Jain Namokar Mantra

Guptas
Name Ruler Remarks

Allahabad PI Samudragupta "Purusha"


Prayag Prashasti (Harisena) Kaviraja

Defeated Vangas and


Mehrauli C2 Vahikas
Dedicated to Vishnu

Bhitari PI Skandagupta Hun victory celebration

Eran (MP) Bhanugupta First ref to sati in India

Paharpur Cu I Budhagupta State ownership of land

Post Gupta

Name Ruler Remarks

Mandsaur PI (MP) victory over Huna


Yashodharman
Sondani PI Mihirakula

Silk weavers migration


Kumar Gupta from Lata to Dasapura -
built sun temple

Harshavardhana

Name Ruler Remarks

Sign of Harsha
Banskhera Harsha Harsha as Shiva
worshipper

South Indian
Name Ruler Remarks

Pugalur Cheras 3 generations of rulers

Skt in kannada script


Defeat of Harsha by
Pulakeshin 2
Aihole Chalukyas (Ravikirti )
Capitl shift from Aihole
to Badami
Meguti Jain temple

Uttaramerur Purantaka 1 (Chola) Village local bodies

Kudumiyanmalai Pallava Musician Rudracharya

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