Ashoka Pillar
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Ashoka Pillar
The Ashoka Pillar in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is a significant historical monument located in Sarnath. Erected by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, the pillar is a monolithic column made of polished sandstone. It stands as a testament to Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism and his efforts to spread the teachings of Buddha.
The pillar is adorned with an inscription and topped with a four-headed lion, which was later adopted as the State Emblem of India. The Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath is one of the many pillars erected by Ashoka across the Indian subcontinent, and it marks the site where Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.
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Ashoka Pillar is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
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