Corpus Insriptionum Indicarum, Vol. 1: Inscriptions of Asoka (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alexander Cunningham

9780484385886: Corpus Insriptionum Indicarum, Vol. 1: Inscriptions of Asoka (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484385887 ISBN 13: 9780484385886

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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Inscriptions of Asoka, restored and made accessible .

A definitive collection of the ancient rock and pillar inscriptions attributed to Emperor Asoka, presented with accurate translations, drawings, and plates.

This volume gathers the core inscriptions from sites across India, offering a reliable basis for study and comparison. It provides carefully transcribed texts, context about the sites, and plates that illustrate the inscriptions in detail. The book aims to make these valuable historical records available to scholars and curious readers alike.

Authoritative copies of Asoka’s rock and pillar inscriptions, with careful philological notes.
Extensive plates and site descriptions to aid interpretation and comparison.
Discussion of the alphabet, language, and script used in the inscriptions.
A foundation for understanding early Indian epigraphy and the spread of Asokan tribute and edicts.

Ideal for students, historians, archaeologists, and readers interested in ancient India and the beginnings of Indian epigraphy.

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