Ashokan Edict No. IX
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