Correct Answer - Option 1 : Jaugada
Ashoka was the third ruler of the Maurya Dynasty and the son of Bindusara.
- The edicts were first deciphered by renowned archaeologist James Princep in 1837.
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Asoka's edicts are the main source of information about the reign of Asoka.
- These edicts and inscriptions contained instructions on religious matters especially Buddhism.
- Rules for the conduct of Bhikshuks are also found on some rock inscriptions.
Ashoka edicts located in the Jaugada (Ganjam, Odisha):
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Jaugada is located near the cities of Berhampur and Purushottampur in the Ganjam district of Odisha.
- It is an important archaeological and historical site.
- The rock edicts found in Jaugada are a series of 14 edicts.
- On the vertical faces of three different granite rock tablets, these inscriptions are engraved in Prakrit language in Brahmi script.
- Edicts are based on the types of material used and also the content of the inscriptions. They are four types-
- Major Rock edicts
- Minor Rock Edicts
- Major Pillar Edicts
- Minor Pillar Edicts
- There are some important Edicts:
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Minor Rock Edicts - Shown Personal History of Ashoka
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Kalinga Rock Edicts - shows a new system of administration after the Kalling war and located in Dhauli or Tosali (Puri, Odisha), Jaugada (Ganjam, Odisha).
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Barbu Bairat Rock Edicts - Ashoka's convention to Buddhism
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7 Pillar Edicts - Appendix to rock edicts
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4 Minor Edicts - Signs of Ashoka's Fanaticism to Dhamma
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Tarai Edicts - Ashoka's respect for Buddhism
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Cave Edics - Ashoka's Toleration
