sites like the Bharhut Stupa, Sarnath, Sanchi, and the Mahabodhi Temple; thus, his contribution is recognizable in realms of historical sources. Mortimer Wheeler , a British archaeologist, also exposed Ashokan historical sources, especially the Taxila . Eastern sources Main articles: Edicts of Ashoka , Ashokavadana , Mahavamsa , and Dipavamsa Bilingual