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Palki Gundu

India / Karnataka / Koppal /
 place with historical importance, archaeological site
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Emperor Ashoka's Inscription of Palki Gundu.

This is an important archaeological site known as Palki Gundu. It is located at a distance of four miles from Gavimath. This inscription in Prakit language dates back to the 3rd century BC.

The hill on which Palki Gundu is located is known as Indrekeela Betta. The hill offers are good view of Koppal fort and town.


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Coordinates:   15°20'39"N   76°8'13"E

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  • vijay prakash p, Tumkur (guest)
    A MINOR ROCK EDICT OF EMPEROR ASOKA IS INSCRIBED HERE (256 BC) CONTAINS 8 LINES WRITTEN IN BRAHMI SCRIPT, HIGHLY WORN OUT ONLY FEW LETTERS WERE LEGIBLE. TEXT OF EPIGRAPH CORROSPONDS TO RUPANATH TEXT.
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