About Ahraura Ashokan Inscription Site
The Ahraura Ashokan Inscription Site is a protected Minor Rock Edict of Emperor Ashoka located on a hillock near Ahraura town in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Dating to the 3rd century BCE Mauryan period, the inscription is engraved in Brahmi script in Pali language. It is one of the few Ashokan edicts found in Uttar Pradesh and is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India for its historical importance.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, fenced open-air archaeological site on a rocky hillside near Ahraura town. The main feature is a rock surface bearing the Brahmi inscription protected by a metal enclosure and an ASI information plaque explaining its significance. The surroundings are rural and rocky with sparse vegetation. There is no large complex or temple structure; the visit involves viewing the inscription, reading the interpretive board, and observing the natural hill setting.
Key highlights
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Minor Rock Edict of Emperor Ashoka from the 3rd century BCE
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Inscription in Brahmi script and Pali language conveying Ashoka's dhamma message
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One of the few Ashokan edicts located in Uttar Pradesh
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Protected Monument of National Importance maintained by Archaeological Survey of India
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Located on a natural rock outcrop on Ahraura hill with rural landscape views