Important Ancient Inscriptions and Edicts

Inscriptions and Edicts	Descriptions
Sohgaura Copper Plate	It is a Mauryan record that mentions famine relief efforts.
Rummindei Pillar Edicts (Lumbini)	The inscription mentions Ashoka’s visit to Lumbini (Rummindei) in Rupandehi district of Nepal, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Prayag-Prashasti (Mentioned in Allahabad pillar)	Originally written by Ashoka, it also contains mentions about Samudragupta’s conquest written by Harisena in Sanskrit language and Brahmi script and also contains Jahangir’s inscriptions in Persian.
Mehrauli Inscription	The pillar was established by Chandragupta-II of the Gupta dynasty as Vishnupada in honour of Lord Vishnu and this pillar credits Chandragupta with the conquest of the Vanga Countries.
Kalsi Inscription	Edicts reflect Asoka’s human approach in his internal administration when he converted himself to Buddhism
Maski Inscription	The site has a minor rock edict of Emperor Ashoka. It was the first edict of Emperor Ashoka that contained the name Ashoka in it instead of ‘Devanampriya’ or ‘Piyadassi’. The inscription remains a dharma shasana, and tells people to follow the tenets of Buddhism.
Aihole Inscription	Mentions the defeat of Harshavardhana by Pulakeshin II and the victory of Chalukyas over Pallavas. It also mentions about the shifting of the capital from Aihole to Badami. Ravikirti, the court poet of Pulakeshin II, wrote them.
Hathigumpha Inscription	The Hathigumpha Inscription also known as Elephant Cave Inscription from Udayagiri-Khandagiri Caves in Odisha was inscribed by King Kharavela during the 2nd century BCE. It is the main source of information about Kalinga ruler Kharavela.