Maski Ashokan Edict

A Minor Rock Edict of Emperor Ashoka carved on a granite boulder at Maski — the first edict found to name "Devanampriya Ashoka", which conclusively identified the title Devanampriya with the emperor Ashoka; an ASI monument of national importance. This heritage guide is organized from Maski in Raichur district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Maski Ashokan Edict.

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Practical guide

Plan Maski Ashokan Edict

Typeheritage

Nearest baseMaski

Best timeOctober to February

Time needed30 to 45 minutes

EntryFree

Nearest town/baseMaski

DistrictRaichur

Place typeheritage

Time needed30 to 45 minutes.

At Maski, a Minor Rock Edict of Emperor Ashoka is carved on a granite boulder amid a prehistoric site.

It was the first of Ashoka’s edicts found to name "Devanampriya Ashoka", which conclusively identified the imperial title Devanampriya with Ashoka himself; it is an ASI monument of national importance.

Visiting

Maski Ashokan Edict — at a glance

TimingsDaylight hours

Best timeOctober to February; morning light

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Maski Ashokan Edict

At Maski, ~90 km from Raichur; by road

A fragile protected Ashokan inscription — do not touch or chalk the letters.

What to expect

Highlights

The Brahmi edict that first named Ashoka.
The granite-boulder setting.
The surrounding prehistoric mound.

Getting there

How to visit

At Maski town, about 90 km from Raichur; reached by road.
A fragile protected inscription — do not touch or chalk the letters.

Distance by road

Kalaburagi100 km
Ballari110 km
Hyderabad180 km
Hubballi200 km
Bengaluru410 km

Road km to Raichur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.

Timing

Best time

October to February; morning light.

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Visitor notes

A fragile Ashokan inscription — treat it with great care and do not deface the rock.

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