UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

  • question_answer
    Samath Stambh was built by

    A)  Harshwardhan              

    B)  Ashoka

    C)  Bindusar

    D)  Kanishka

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Ashoka built the Samath pillar to commemorate the site of the first preaching of Lord Buddha, where he taught the Dharma to five monks. The Ashoka Pillar at Samath is about 15.24 m in height and weighs 50 tons. The four-lion sculpture placed on top of this pillar is now treasured in the Archaeological Museum of Samath.


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