Pillar Edicts of Ashoka

The Pillar Edicts of Ashoka are a series of inscriptions carved on stone pillars across ancient India by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. These edicts communicate his policies, moral values, and efforts to promote ethical conduct, non-violence, religious tolerance, and justice. They serve as a record of his commitment to dharma (righteousness) and his desire to govern with fairness and compassion. The edicts are among the earliest surviving examples of written law and moral guidance in Indian history, reflecting Ashoka’s vision of a just and harmonious society.