Mauryan Imperial Religion under Ashoka (c. 268–232 BCE)

1. Ashoka’s death and end of his reign

   Jan 1, 232Labels: Ashoka, Mauryan Empire

   • Edicts Overview
   • WHE

2. Major Pillar Edicts issued late in the reign

   Jan 1, 237Labels: Major Pillar, Ashoka

   • Major Pillars
   • Edicts Overview

3. Nigali Sagar pillar commemorates Kanakamuni stupa

   Jan 1, 249Labels: Nigali Sagar, Kanakamuni Stupa

   • Nigali Sagar

4. Lumbini (Rummindei) pillar inscription marks pilgrimage

   Jan 1, 249Labels: Lumbini, Rummindei Pillar

   • Lumbini Inscr

5. Dhamma-mahamatta officials appointed

   Jan 1, 255Labels: Dhamma-mahamatta, Ashoka

   • Livius Texts

6. Major Rock Edicts promulgate dhamma governance

   Jan 1, 256Labels: Major Rock, Ashoka

   • Major Edicts
   • Edicts Overview

7. Minor Pillar Edicts address Sangha discipline

   Jan 1, 256Labels: Minor Pillar, Sangha

   • Minor Pillars
   • Schism Edict

8. Minor Rock Edicts begin empire-wide proclamation

   Jan 1, 258Labels: Minor Rock, Ashoka

   • Minor Edicts
   • Edicts Overview

9. Barabar caves dedicated to Ajivika ascetics

   Jan 1, 258Labels: Barabar Caves, Ajivikas

   • Barabar Caves

10. Kandahar bilingual edict issued in Greek-Aramaic

    Jan 1, 260Labels: Kandahar Edict, Greek-Aramaic

    • Kandahar Edict

11. Kalinga War and subsequent annexation

    Jan 1, 261Labels: Kalinga War, Ashoka

    • Kalinga War
    • Britannica

12. Ashoka’s accession as Mauryan ruler

    Jan 1, 268Labels: Accession, Ashoka

    • Britannica
    • WHE