Ashokan Edicts – Part 1 | Meaning, Classification & Historical Significance

In this video, we begin Ashokan Edicts – Part 1, a comprehensive explanation of the inscriptions issued by Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire. The session covers the meaning of edicts, their historical context, purpose, and importance as primary sources for reconstructing Mauryan administration and polity. Ashokan edicts are among the most important archaeological sources of Ancient Indian History, helping us understand Dhamma, governance, communication strategies, and state ideology during Ashoka’s reign. This video is essential for UPSC CSE, TNPSC Group 1 & 2, State PSCs, and History optional aspirants. 📌 Topics Covered: What are Ashokan Edicts? Why were edicts issued? Edicts as sources of history Significance for UPSC & TNPSC 🔔 Watch till the end to build a strong foundation before moving to Major & Minor Rock Edicts (Part 2). #AshokanEdicts #EmperorAshoka #MauryanEmpire #AncientIndianHistory #UPSCPrelims #UPSCMains #TNPSCGroup1 #TNPSCGroup2 #IndianInscriptions #DhammaOfAshoka #HistoryOptional #ArchaeologicalSources #ImpactIAS Email Addresss: [email protected] Address: 2nd Floor, AS towers, No:25, B block, 2nd Ave, opposite to Agarwal eye hospital, Annanagar East, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600102. Phone Number: +91 9840557455 THE IMPACT IAS ACADEMY APP LINK : https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... WEBSITE: www.impactiasacademy.com INSTAGRAM: Theimpactiasacademy   / theimpactiasaca.  . FACEBOOK: https://linktr.ee/impactiasacademy TELEGRAM : https://linktr.ee/impactiasacademy