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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
Ashoka’s dhamma was based on human values and a ______ inspired by the teachings of ______.
Mention the main principles of Ashoka’s ‘Dhamma’.
This is the picture of an Ashokan edict.
What are edicts?
This is the picture of an Ashokan edict.
In which language were they composed and in which script were they written?
Ashoka’s Dhamma was based on the principle of Buddhism.
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?
Ashoka was known as ‘Devanam Piya’ which means ______.
Ashoka’s Dhamma contained the essence of ______.
Ashoka emphasised obedience and respect for parents, preceptors, and elders.
Under the Mauryan administration, punishments were very mild.
