Major Ashokan Inscriptions Discovered in Uttar Pradesh
Introduction The reign of Emperor Ashoka (c. 268–232 BCE) of the Mauryan Empire marked a watershed in Indian history, particularly in politics, religion, culture, and administration. Following his Kalinga War, Ashoka embraced Dhamma (moral and ethical governance based on Buddhist principles), and to propagate these ideals, he commissioned edicts and inscriptions across his empire. These…