Aśoka and the Decline of the Mauryas

Aśoka and the Decline of the Mauryas
Author: Romila Thapar
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2012-04-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 0199088683

This classic provides a comprehensive account of the hstory of the Mauryas with a special emphasis on the reign and activities of Aśoka. It examines the sources, socio-economic conditions, administration, Dhamma, foreign relations, and the decline of the Mauryas. This edition comes with a new Pre-word which updates research on the subject.

Inscriptions of Asoka

Inscriptions of Asoka
Author: D.C. Sircar
Publisher: Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Total Pages: 121
Release:
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ISBN: 8123024525

The book presents the English translation of the inscriptions of Asoka , one of the most sincere followers of the Buddha. The objective of the book is to carry the message of Asoka's edicts to the public . Although the translation closely follows the texts of the epigraphic records, it has been made simple so that it is easily intelligible to the general reader.