Image: Jonnagiri Erragudi Yerragudi Asoka Inscription site, Andhra Pradesh India - 2
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Description: Ashoka's rock edicts were inscribed in 3rd-century BCE. The inscription is in Prakrit language and Brahmi script. Both the major and minor edits are found at Erragudi (also called Yerragudi or Jonnagiri site). These are among the oldest discovered inscriptions in India. The site is close to Andhra-Karnataka border, in Kurnool district. It is an ASI protected site under Indian laws.
Title: Jonnagiri Erragudi Yerragudi Asoka Inscription site, Andhra Pradesh India - 2
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