{"product_id":"the-asoka-inscriptions-analysing-a-corpus","title":"The Asoka inscriptions: analysing a corpus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"165\"\u003ePublisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers \u0026amp; Booksellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eEdition: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eISBN-13: 9789355725677\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eISBN-10: 9355725671\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eSubject: History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eThis book offers a unique textual and literary analysis of the inscriptions of Ashoka, the oldest in India, focusing on their collective significance as a corpus. Unlike the later inscriptions, which typically highlight territorial conquests or donations, Ashoka's edicts engage deeply with themes of good kingship and dhamma (moral law).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eThe work highlights how Ashoka's inscriptions, spread across the subcontinent, represent not just royal decrees but also the philosophical and ethical values of one of India's most prominent ancient rulers. It delves into the content and format of these inscriptions, offering fresh perspectives on their role in the historical and cultural landscape of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eWith its focus on the moral and governance-related aspects of Ashoka's reign, this book serves as an important resource for historians, scholars, and students of ancient Indian history, providing new insights into the king's vision of leadership and societal harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers \u0026 Booksellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50083490890032,"sku":"DRG.AdityaPrakashan _9789355725677","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/9789355725677.jpg?v=1756300554","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/the-asoka-inscriptions-analysing-a-corpus","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}