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Kalinga War and its aftermath (c. 261 BCE)

Kalinga War and its aftermath (c. 261 BCE)

  1. Hathigumpha inscription recalls a post-Mauryan Kalinga

    Labels: Hathigumpha Inscription, Kharavela

  2. Ashoka dies; Mauryan control over Kalinga loosens

    Labels: Ashoka, Mauryan Empire

  3. Major Pillar Edicts summarize mature dhamma governance

    Labels: Major Pillar, Dhamma

  4. Rock Edict 13 proclaims remorse over Kalinga

    Labels: Rock Edict, Ashoka

  5. Dhauli and Jaugada “Separate Edicts” address Kalinga officials

    Labels: Dhauli Edict, Jaugada Edict

  7. Ashokan pillar edicts extend policy into durable monuments

    Labels: Pillar Edicts, Ashoka

  8. Minor Pillar Edicts emphasize order and discipline

    Labels: Minor Pillar, Schism Edict

  10. Kandahar bilingual edict signals early dhamma outreach

    Labels: Kandahar Edict, Bilingual Inscription

  12. Ashoka begins reign amid Mauryan expansion

    Labels: Ashoka, Mauryan Expansion