Ashokan Edict No. IX

SI 167

Ashokan Edict No. IX

SI 167

Description

This basalt stone was found at Nalla Sopara in Mumbai.
While this basalt stone is about 65 million years old, Emperor Ashoka had his ninth edict engraved in Brahmi script, on this stone about 2250 years ago. The edict asks for proper treatment of slaves, and servants, reverence to teachers, restraint of violence towards living creatures, and liberality to priests and ascetics.

Collection

Buddhist Art

Object Type

Inscription

Material

Basalt

Schools/Culture/Period

Mauryan period

Technique

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Date

3rd century BCE

Location

Nalla Sopara, Mumbai

Dimension

60.0(H) x 77.0(W) x 26.0(D) cm