Summary: The text published by IndoLogical Book House in Varanasi, India, includes rock, cave, and pillar inscriptions from various sites like Shahbaz-garhi, Dhauli, Jaugada, and many others. It gives a detailed account of these inscriptions along with their translations, language, and alphabet used in them. The first separate Edict at Dhauli and Jaugada is highlighted, showing the value of these ancient records. The author meticulously scrutinizes the inscriptions, comparing different versions and providing insights into the dialects, alphabets, and timelines of these historical relics. The importance of the records, especially the unique features like the use of the letter 'r', is discussed in-depth, placing the inscriptions sometime between B.C. 200 to 175. The text also points out differences in transliterations and translations done by various scholars and gives insights into the significance of these inscriptions in understanding ancient Indian history and culture.