Write about the art of pillar inscriptions.

1.	Write about the art of pillar inscriptions.
Answer» King Ashoka has been the most influential king of the Mauryan period. He got prepared various inscriptions on pillars and rocks. These inscriptions were his edicts which depict Ashoka’s belief and faith in Buddhist philosophy. The pillars, especially of King Ashoka provided to be excellent sources and are the best examples of Mauryan architecture. Each pillar is made of a single piece of sandstone. The script used on the inscription was Brahmi script. Such pillars were situated in Ambala, Meerut, Allahabad, Sarnath, and Loriya near Nandangadh, Sanchi, Kashi, Patna and Bodhivruksha near Bodh Gaye.

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King Ashoka has been the most influential king of the Mauryan period.

He got prepared various inscriptions on pillars and rocks. These inscriptions were his edicts which depict Ashoka’s belief and faith in Buddhist philosophy.
The pillars, especially of King Ashoka provided to be excellent sources and are the best examples of Mauryan architecture.
Each pillar is made of a single piece of sandstone.
The script used on the inscription was Brahmi script.
Such pillars were situated in Ambala, Meerut, Allahabad, Sarnath, and Loriya near Nandangadh, Sanchi, Kashi, Patna and Bodhivruksha near Bodh Gaye.

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