Properties (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical artifacts
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Maurya_Empire
Buddhism Non-violence Dhamma |
| gptkbp:createdBy |
gptkb:Emperor_Ashoka
|
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
gptkb:India
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Archaeology
History Epigraphy |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
spread of Buddhism
Moral and ethical guidelines |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ashoka's inscriptions
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Buddhist_art
Indian_history Cultural_heritage_of_India |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Aramaic
Greek Sanskrit Prakrit |
| gptkbp:maintainedBy |
gptkb:National_Museum,_New_Delhi
Archaeological Survey of India Various museums worldwide |
| gptkbp:material |
rock
pillar |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Pillar Edicts of Ashoka
Rock Edicts of Ashoka |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Social justice
Animal welfare Religious tolerance Promotion of non-violence Public welfare Promotion of dharma Edicts on the importance of community service Edicts on the importance of compassion Edicts on the importance of education Edicts on the importance of health Edicts on the importance of morality Edicts on the importance of peace Edicts on the importance of respect for elders Edicts on the importance of respect for teachers Edicts on the importance of truthfulness Edicts on the treatment of animals Edicts on the treatment of prisoners Moral edicts Edicts on the importance of respect for all religions |
| gptkbp:purpose |
promote Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:releaseYear |
19th century
|
| gptkbp:style |
edicts
|
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
3rd century BCE
|