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Question
Mention two important features of the following:
Lion capital
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Solution
Lion capital: The lion capital of the pillar is the most magnificent piece of sculpture of the Mauryan period. The lion capital was adopted as the national emblem of India in 1950. A picture of the lion capital can be seen on Indian currency notes.
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