Girnar Ashoka Rock Edict
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Girnar Ashoka Rock Edict
The Girnar Ashoka Rock Edict in Junagadh, Gujarat, is a significant historical monument dating back to around 250 BC. Located on the route to Mount Girnar, this rock edict features inscriptions in Brahmi script in the Pali language, as well as in Sanskrit.
The edicts were inscribed by Emperor Ashoka and contain moral teachings and principles such as resistance to greed, animal sacrifice, and the importance of purity of thought, kindness, and gratitude.
The rock edict is housed in a small roadside building and is a major attraction for visitors interested in ancient history and epigraphy.
Nearby attractions include Girnar Hill, Mahabat Khan Maqbara, and the Buddhist Caves of Khapra Kodiya.
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