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<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The lion capital symbol from the Sarnath Pillar is adopted from which Indian Emperor's reign?

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Akbar
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Tipu Sultan
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Ashoka
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Shivaji Bhonsle
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The correct option is C Ashoka
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The lion capital from the Sarnath pillar is adopted from the reign of Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire. The symbol stood for the ideals of non-violence and prosperity that was followed during his reign. These are the principles mirrored by India's form of governance.

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