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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
Describe the distinctive features of Ashokan pillars.
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उत्तर
Monolithic pillars, inscribed with the edicts of Ashoka, are the best examples of the remarkable skill and quality of Mauryan artists. The surface of the stone pillars was highly polished. The pillar at Sarnath is the most famous. The lion capital of this pillar is the most magnificent piece of sculpture of the Mauryan period.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank:
Ashoka is famous for his policy of _____________.
Mention the main principles of Ashoka’s ‘Dhamma’.
Answer the following question briefly:
Explain any five steps taken by Ashoka to propagate dhamma in and outside India.
State whether the following is true or false.
Ashoka’s dhamma was based on the principles of Buddhism.
This is the picture of an Ashokan edict.
What are edicts?
This is the picture of an Ashokan edicts.
- What are edicts?
- How are Ashokan edicts useful?
- Where were these edicts inscribed?
- Name the script used in Sanchi Inscription.
- How many Rock Edicts are there?
The meaning of ______ is explained in Ashoka’s – Pillar Edict II.
Council of Ministers referred to Mantriparishad.
Mauryans were not aware of the spy system.
State the salient feature of the Lion Capital of Ashoka.
