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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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Ashoka appointed special officers to look after the welfare of people. They were called
Mention the main principles of Ashoka’s ‘Dhamma’.
This is the picture of an Ashokan edict.
Where were these edicts inscribed?
______ were appointed to spread Dhamma all over the empire.
The horror of the Kalinga war was described in the Rock Edict ______.
Ashoka was known as ‘Devanam Piya’ which means ______.
Ashoka’s Dhamma contained the essence of ______.
After the battle of Kalinga, Ashoka became a Buddhist.
Mauryans were not aware of the spy system.
Who am I
I carry an official order or proclamation issued by a king.
