Minor Rock Edict of Emperor Ashoka the Great, located in Sasaram, Bihar.

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Minor Rock Edict of Emperor Ashoka the Great, located in Sasaram, Bihar. These edicts are rock inscriptions from the early part of Ashoka's reign (269–233 BCE), predating his Major Rock Edicts. The inscription is in the ancient Brahmi script, which was the primary script used in central and eastern parts of the Mauryan Empire. 

Key details about the Sasaram Minor Rock Edict and Ashokan Edicts in general:

• Location: The Sasaram edict is found at the foot of the Kaimur hills in Rohtas district, Bihar, near the ancient route from Pataliputra to the Son Valley.
• Discovery: It was discovered in 1839 by E.L. Ravenshaw.
• Significance: These Minor Rock Edicts, written in Prakrit language using Brahmi script, are among the earliest evidence of writing in the Indian subcontinent.
• Content: The edicts express Ashoka's commitment to Dhamma (righteous law or moral precepts) and the propagation of Buddhist principles.
• Decipherment: The Brahmi script, and thus the Ashokan edicts, were famously deciphered by British archaeologist and historian James Prinsep in the 19th century, revealing crucial insights into ancient Indian history. 

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