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Author: Harry Falk

Starting with a brief summary of the recent discussion on the intro-duction of writing in India, the article examines the material contexts of the written texts produced during the reign of the Indian emperor Aśoka (r. 268–232 BCE). Even if these inscriptions on rocks and rock pillars may not have been the first written evidence, they represent the most extensive and diverse corpus of written texts from the early phase of writing in South Asia. Although this corpus  only covers a period of less than twenty years, it shows a fairly quick develop- ment and improvement in various material aspects of writing, including writing
materials, techniques, surfaces and text transmission. At the same time, the variety of inscribed texts – from royal edicts to short label inscriptions and per-
sonal texts – illustrates the rather rapid spread of writing. Moreover, the texts  shed light on the practical use of written documents in the dissemination of the
emblematic dharma teachings of Aśoka

Aśokan Sites and Artefacts a Source book with Bibliography 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Historical Context of Aśoka

  • The Mauryan Empire: A Brief Overview
  • Aśoka’s Reign and Legacy
  • Aśoka’s Conversion to Buddhism
  • The Edicts of Aśoka and Their Significance

Chapter 2: Key Aśokan Sites in India and Beyond

  • The Discovery and Excavation of Aśokan Sites
  • Major Sites:
    • Pataliputra (Patna)
    • Lumbini
    • Sanchi
    • Kalinga
    • Bairat
    • Topra
    • Dharmarājika
  • The Geographic Spread of Aśokan Influence

Chapter 3: The Aśokan Edicts

  • Overview of the Aśokan Edicts
  • The Language and Script of the Edicts
  • Regional Variations in the Edicts
  • Interpretation of the Edicts
  • Edict Locations and Archaeological Evidence

Chapter 4: Aśokan Art and Iconography

  • Sculpture and Reliefs: Depictions of Aśoka and Buddhist Symbols
  • Aśokan Pillars and Their Symbolism
  • The Role of Architecture in Aśoka’s Reign
  • Aśoka’s Influence on Buddhist Art

Chapter 5: Aśokan Inscriptions and Texts

  • The Inscriptions: Analysis and Interpretation
  • The Role of Inscriptions in Understanding Aśoka’s Policies
  • Connections Between Aśoka’s Edicts and Other Historical Texts

Chapter 6: Material Culture and Artefacts from Aśoka’s Era

  • Coins and Seals of Aśoka
  • Pottery and Everyday Objects
  • Tools and Weapons from the Aśokan Period
  • Comparative Studies of Artefacts Across Regions

Chapter 7: The Spread of Buddhism Under Aśoka

  • Aśoka’s Role in the Spread of Buddhism
  • Missions to Sri Lanka, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia
  • Artefacts and Evidence of Buddhist Expansion

Chapter 8: The Legacy of Aśoka

  • Aśoka’s Influence on Later Indian Rulers and Buddhist Kings
  • Modern Interpretations and Uses of Aśoka’s Image
  • The Revival of Interest in Aśoka and His Era

Chapter 9: Aśokan Archaeology: Challenges and Future Directions

  • Methodological Approaches to Aśokan Archaeology
  • Challenges in Interpreting Aśokan Sites and Artefacts
  • Future Prospects for Excavations and Research

Appendices

  • A: List of Key Aśokan Sites and Their Coordinates
  • B: Chronology of Aśoka’s Reign and Major Events
  • C: Selected Translations of Aśokan Edicts

Bibliography

  • Primary and Secondary Sources
  • Recommended Further Reading

Index

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