In which of the following place/places are the famous Ashokan pillars found?
I. Sanchi
II. Sarnath
III. Lauriya Nandangarh
IV. Amravati
Options
AI only
BI and II only
CI, II, III only
DAll of the above
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CI, II, III only
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The majestic Ashokan pillar edicts have been found at Topra, Rampurva, Nigali Sagar, Lauriya-Araraj, Lauriya Nandangarh, Sarnath, Sanchi, Meerut and Prayagraj (Queen's edict).
Feroz Shah Tughlaq shifted pillars from Topra and Meerut to Delhi.
7 Pillar edicts of Ashoka:
Ashoka’s principle of protecting his people.
Defines Dhamma as the minimum of sins, many virtues, compassion,liberty, truthfulness and purity.
Avoiding practices of cruelty, sin, harshness, pride and anger among his subjects.
Responsibilities of the Rajukas.
List of animals and birds that should not be killed
Dhamma policy of the State
Ashoka’s work for fulfilling Dhamma. Tolerance for all sects.
At Amravati, only a fragment of pillar inscription is found.
Hence, option C is correct.
Map of the Edicts of Ashoka marking major rock edicts, pillar edicts, minor rock edicts and the territorial limits.
