Maski

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Tehsil Maski, District Raichur (Raichur), Karnataka, Bharat

Maski town is known for Emperor Ashoka's minor rock inscription.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maski
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Coordinates:   15°57'25"N   76°39'22"E

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  • It is not on Bhima river. Maski village is famous for oldest historical inscription or epigraph belong to great Maurya King Ashoka around 3rd Century B.C. In this inscription Ashok's name is mentioned along with his titles like 'Devanam Piya'. Hence after reading Maskin inscriptions famouse king Ashoka known to world. Therefore Maski inscription is famouse for the history of India and also for Mankind. The Ashokan inscription is in Brahmi script and Prakrit Language. This inscription is o granite boulder located 3 Km to the west of the Maski village. It is national historical monument and all of us to protect and preserve this famouse inscrption from any distructions. S. K. Aruni [Bangalore]
  • maski villaga is famous for the greate mourya king Ashoka's epigraphi
  • A wonderful place with like minded people, supportive environment. Its on the State Highway SriRangapattan to Bidar route. Kind of good connectivity to all other facilities. Proud to be a Maski-ian. I love my place.
  • 20 urns with skeletal remains found near Maski http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/karnataka/article3821637.ece