What to expect
Highlights
- The Ashokan minor rock edicts.
- The megalithic cist-grave field.
- The Wheeler type-site archaeology.
Brahmagiri Ashokan Edicts & Megalithic Site
At the base of Brahmagiri hill near Molakalmuru stand 3rd-century-BCE minor rock edicts of Ashoka, which name the provincial capital Isila, alongside Neolithic–megalithic cist graves.
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Brahmagiri Ashokan Edicts & Megalithic Site
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseMolakalmuru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 2 hours
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseMolakalmuru
DistrictChitradurga
Place typeheritage
Time needed1 to 2 hours.
At the base of Brahmagiri hill near Molakalmuru stand 3rd-century-BCE minor rock edicts of Ashoka, which name the provincial capital Isila, alongside Neolithic–megalithic cist graves.
This is the "Brahmagiri culture" type-site excavated by Mortimer Wheeler — one of Karnataka’s most important archaeological landscapes, distinct from the Western-Ghats Brahmagiri peak in Kodagu.
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Brahmagiri Ashokan Edicts & Megalithic Site — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light for the inscriptions
Entry: Free
Getting there: Near Molakalmuru, ~60 km from Chitradurga; by road then a short walk
A fragile protected archaeological site — do not touch or chalk the inscriptions or graves, and carry water as there is little shade.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Molakalmuru, about 60 km from Chitradurga toward the Andhra border; by road, then a short walk to the edict and the hill.
- A protected archaeological site — do not touch or chalk the inscriptions, and carry water as there is little shade.
Distance by road
- Davanagere65 km
- Tumakuru130 km
- Ballari110 km
- Hospet120 km
- Bengaluru200 km
Road km to Chitradurga; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; morning light for the inscriptions.
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Visitor notes
- A fragile heritage site — do not touch or deface the ancient inscriptions and graves.
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When is the best time to visit Brahmagiri Ashokan Edicts & Megalithic Site?
October to February; morning light for the inscriptions.
What are the entry fee and timings at Brahmagiri Ashokan Edicts & Megalithic Site?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Brahmagiri Ashokan Edicts & Megalithic Site?
Near Molakalmuru, about 60 km from Chitradurga toward the Andhra border; by road, then a short walk to the edict and the hill. A protected archaeological site — do not touch or chalk the inscriptions, and carry water as there is little shade.
How much time do I need for Brahmagiri Ashokan Edicts & Megalithic Site?
1 to 2 hours.
What else is near Brahmagiri Ashokan Edicts & Megalithic Site?
Nearby you can pair Molakalmuru (13.5 km), Nayakanahatti Thipperudra Swamy Temple (47.2 km).
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