The Major Rock Edict in present-day Kashmir is located in Mansehra. It is one of the significant rock edicts of Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor of ancient India. The reason for its identification as the Major Rock Edict is based on its historical and archaeological significance. Mansehra is an important site where this edict was discovered, and it plays a crucial role in understanding Ashoka's edicts and his propagation of Buddhist principles and moral values.