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Study Notes
Ashoka's Inscriptions
- Ashoka's inscriptions are written in Brahmi script and are found in multiple languages, including Greek, Aramaic, and Kharosti.
- These inscriptions are classified into three categories: Rock Edicts, Pillar Edicts, and Cave Inscriptions.
Pillar Edicts
- There are 6 major Pillar Edicts, found at Kausambhi (Allahabad), Meerut (now Delhi), Lauriya-Araraj, Lauriya-Nandangarh, Rampurva (Champaran), and on the Delhi-Topra pillar.
- Minor Pillar Edicts include the Schism Edict, Queen's Edict, Rummindei Edict, and Nigali Sagar Edict.
Chandragupta Maurya
- Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire and captured Pataliputra from the Nanda dynasty at the age of 25.
- He is also known as Sandrocottus by Greek scholars.
- Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus Nicator in 305 BC and signed a treaty with him in 303 BC, where Seleucus married his daughter Helena to Chandragupta Maurya.
- Chandragupta Maurya abdicated the throne in favor of his son Bindusara and went to Karnataka, where he sacrificed his life in the Sallekhana ritual.
Achievements of Chandragupta Maurya
- Liberated India from Greek rule and ended the tyrannical rule of the Nanda dynasty.
- Unified India politically and established a welfare state.
- Expanded the empire from the Hindukush mountains to the Kaveri River.
Extension of the State
- Chandragupta Maurya extended his power to Western India, including Saurashtra, and appointed Pushpagupta as its governor.
- He also extended his power to Southern India, including Konkan, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and beyond.
- His authority extended to Western Gandhara (modern-day Afghanistan), highlighting the expansive nature of the Mauryan Empire's sovereignty.
Ashoka's Conversion to Buddhism
- Ashoka was converted to Buddhism by Upagupta, a Buddhist monk.
- He adopted the principles of Dharma, including non-violence, kindness, charity, and virtuousness.
- Ashoka's Dharma was inscribed on pillars and rocks throughout the empire.
Successors
- Ashoka's successors included Kunala, Jalauka, and other Buddhist rulers.
- The Mauryan Empire declined after Ashoka's death and was eventually replaced by the Sunga dynasty.
Administration
- The Mauryan Empire had a central administration, with a Council of Ministers (Mantri Parishad) and a local administration.
- The central administration was headed by a king, with various officials, including the Tirtha Adyaksha.
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This quiz is about the inscriptions and edicts of Ashoka, including the Guhali pillar, Barabar caves, and Nagarjuni hill. It covers the script and language used in these inscriptions.
