Asokan Rock Edict, Bahapur (Kailash Colony), New Delhi A notable Rock Edict of Emperor Aśoka was discovered in 1967 at Bahapur (Kailash Colony), Delhi, engraved on an outcrop of the Aravalli range by officials of ASI while the site was taken up for construction. This finding pushed back the history of Delhi during the reign of Aśoka, the great and indicates Delhi's strategic location along the Uttarapath. Written in Aśokan Brāhmī in the Prakrit language and dated to 3rd cen. BCE, the inscription is an important record of the Mauryan period. This inscription constitutes a version of Minor Rock Edict I and reflects Aśoka’s early dedication to Dhamma. In ten engraved lines, the emperor speaks of his personal effort in practicing Dhamma and states that through such exertion, he was able to bring the people of Jambudvipa closer to the Gods. Aśoka appeals to all his subjects—irrespective of social status - to follow the path of moral discipline and righteous conduct, emphasizing that sincere effort can lead to spiritual upliftment and the attainment of heaven. The discovery enhances our understanding of early Buddhist history, ancient trade networks, and the administrative reach of the Mauryan Empire in present-day Delhi region. Source: Archaeological Survey of India