Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela and Bhabru Edict of Asoka

Author(s): Shashi Kant
Publisher: D K Print World

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28 The Hāthigumphā Inscription and the Bhabru Edict Sarva-grahaņa (ceremony), gives the community of Brahmins gifts and (worships) the Arahaṁta.
After the well (accomplished campaign of) conquest, (în the ninth year (of his reign)], (he) builds the royal abode named Mahāvijayaprāsāda on both the banks of the (river) Prachi by (spending) thirty-eight hundred thousands.
And, in the tenth year (of his reign), the Dispenser of War and Peace causes to be made (preparations) (for) marching forth in Bhāratavarşa to conquer the (whole) land.
J- (he) gives at a fire Sacrifice (?) exemption (from taxes) to the caste of
Brāhmaṇas. Of Arhat.... L 10... (He) causes to be built ... a royal residence (called) the Palace of
Great Victory (Mahāvijaya) at the cost of thirty-eight hundred thousands. And in the tenth year (he), following (the three-fold policy) of chastisement, alliance and conciliation sends out an expedition against Bharatavasa (and) brings about the conquest of the land (or, country)... and obtains jewels and precious things of the (kings) attacked.
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districts by remitting all taxes and duties amounting to many hundred thousands (pieces of the standard coin). And in the seventh year, (His Majesty caused) compact groups of hundreds of horses, (portable) diamond chambers' and warriors (to proceed to) the tranquil spot adjoining the foot of the Samataka (hill) (?).
And in the eight year, having stormed with a mighty army (the fortress of) Gorathagiri of invulnerable wall, (His Majesty) brought a pressure to bear upon Rājagsha, and the Yavana King? mi???? retreated to Mathura in order to release the troops and vehicles restlessly moving on account of the uproar of reprisal on his (Majesty's) part.... returned (to Kalinga), marched back with Kalpavrksha, the Wishing Tree, burdened with foliage, and (the troops) of horses, elephants and chariots, (did something for) all householders, and to captivate all (he) offered the gift of victory to the Brahmins, (offered something to) the Arhata (recluses)....