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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Rock Edicts of Khalsi, crafted around 250 BCE by Emperor Ashoka, are a significant archaeological site in northern India. The inscriptions on a solid quartz rock are a part of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts, featuring all edicts from 1 to 14. Notably, Edict 13 provides insights into Ashoka's understanding of the Hellenistic world, mentioning rulers such as Antiochos II and Ptolemy II. These inscriptions are written in Pali using the Brahmi script. The site exemplifies the spread and influence of Ashoka's moral and political philosophy, known as Dharma, which extended beyond the Indian subcontinent. The Khalsi inscriptions are pivotal for understanding the historical context of Ashoka's reign and his interaction with the contemporary Hellenistic world.
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