of imperialism and the effects that it has on the subordinate countries. In many of the situations, over the course of the twentieth century, changes have been made after independence that have caused a change for the better in the post-colonial countries. After years of revolts and turmoil in countries such as South Africa and India, they are finally beginning to modernize and reach the levels of their old imperial nations. European imperialism caused a stalemate in
The Ashokan edicts in Delhi are a series of edicts on the teachings of Buddha created by Ashoka , the Mauryan Emperor who ruled in the Indian subcontinent during the 3rd century BC. The Edicts of Ashoka were either carved on in-situ rocks or engraved on pillars erected throughout the empire; examples of both are found in Delhi .
A stele is an upright stone monument with inscriptions. The plural of stele is stelae. Stelae were used as grave markers, for dedication, commemoration, and demarcation.They were usually retangles carved in relief.One of the most famous stelae is the diorite stele of the Code of Hammurabi.At the top of this stele, Hammurabi faces the sun god Shamash.Another important stele is the Novilara Stele, which holds a 12-line inscription in the North Picene language.ne of the most famous stelae is the diorite stele of the Code of Hammurabi. At the top of this stele, Hammurabi faces the sun god Shamash. Another important stele is the Novilara Stele, which holds a 12-line inscription in the North Picene language.