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Identify the sculpture given in the image.
Identify the sculpture given in the image.
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The correct option is A Lion Capital of Sarnath
Option C - Lion Capital of Sarnath
Explanation:
- During the Mauryan period, King Ashoka set up tall, smoothly polished pillars in many places, which were usually made of one piece of stone.
- Ashoka’s messages were carved on them.
- These pillars also had some figures of animals at the top of them. These were called capitals.
- The most famous capital among these is the Lion Capital of Sarnath, which was set up by Ashoka, where the Buddha first preached his teachings.
- This capital has four lions facing the four directions and at their hold pedestal is the Wheel of Dharma.
Option C - Lion Capital of Sarnath
Explanation:
- During the Mauryan period, King Ashoka set up tall, smoothly polished pillars in many places, which were usually made of one piece of stone.
- Ashoka’s messages were carved on them.
- These pillars also had some figures of animals at the top of them. These were called capitals.
- The most famous capital among these is the Lion Capital of Sarnath, which was set up by Ashoka, where the Buddha first preached his teachings.
- This capital has four lions facing the four directions and at their hold pedestal is the Wheel of Dharma.
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