Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum V1: Inscriptions Of Asoka (1879)

By Alexander Cunningham

Book Overview

Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum V1: Inscriptions Of Asoka is a book written by Alexander Cunningham and published in 1879. The book is a comprehensive collection of inscriptions found in India during the reign of Emperor Asoka, who ruled from 269 to 232 BCE. The inscriptions are written in various languages and scripts, including Brahmi, Kharoshthi, and Aramaic. The book contains a detailed analysis of each inscription, including its historical and cultural significance. The inscriptions provide valuable insights into the social, political, and religious conditions of ancient India. The book is an important resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history and culture of ancient India. Cunningham was a British archaeologist and historian who played a key role in the preservation and study of Indian antiquities.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168059577
• ISBN13: 9781168059574
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"