How did Ashoka economically reward the village of Lumbini?

He exempted them from 'bali' (religious tax) and reduced the 'bhaga' (land share) to 1/8th.

Mauryan Epigraphy

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

2008

Evidence Source

ID: ART_HIS_2008_83 Ref: Ashoka and the Decline of the Mauryas by Romila Thapar

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The Rummindei Pillar of Ashoka was erected in Lumbini to mark the birthplace of Gautama Buddha and record tax concessions for the village.