The Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela and the Bahabru Edict of Asoka
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The Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela and the Bahabru Edict of A...
Book Detail
- Author: Kant, Shasti
- Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
- Edition: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 192
- Release Date: 03-05-2000
- EAN: 9788124601396
- Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
- Languages: English
Description
Since its discovery in AD 1825, Kharavela’s Hathigumpha Inscription has been a subject of great historical interest. Far beyond being a simple royal panegyric, it serves as a key historical document that sheds light on the political and cultural conditions in India during the three centuries before Christ. This inscription is the only known source that records the heroic exploits of Mahameghavahana Kharavela, the first historical king from India’s eastern coast to lead extensive military campaigns.
Similarly, Ashoka’s Bhabru Edict is a crucial document, widely regarded as the earliest written record of Buddhist scriptures and monastic organization. This book offers a fresh examination of both inscriptions, highlighting their historical significance, similarities, and the impact they had on Jaina and Buddhist traditions. The study provides new interpretations of these inscriptions, challenges long-standing myths, and presents theories supported by recent archaeological findings.
This expanded edition includes a new section on the origins of the Prakrit languages and ancient Indian scripts. With original epigraphs, transliterations, and English translations, this book is an essential resource for scholars of ancient Indian history, epigraphy, archaeology, and Buddhist and Jaina studies.
About the Author
Shasti Kant is a distinguished scholar in ancient Indian history, epigraphy, and archaeology. His research focuses on deciphering historical inscriptions and exploring their cultural and political significance. His in-depth analysis of Kharavela’s Hathigumpha Inscription and Ashoka’s Bhabru Edict has been widely acclaimed and favorably reviewed by scholars in India and internationally. Through his works, he has provided groundbreaking insights into the historical narratives of Jainism and Buddhism.
