The Early History of India, from 600 B.C. to the Muhammadan Conquest, including the Invasion of Alexander the Great c21.85
The Early History of India, from 600 B.C. to the Muhammadan Conquest, including the Invasion of Alexander the Great c21.85
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c21.85
The Bhābrū Edict is of the first importance in the history of the Buddhist Canon, because it enumerates seven passages in the scriptures which the emperor judged to merit the special attention of his people. All the passages have now been identified.² Asoka may have been residing at one of the Bairāt monasteries when he caused this unique document to be prepared.