What administrative change did Ashoka make during his visit to Lumbini?

He reduced the tax burden (bali) of the village of Lumbini and fixed the grain tax (bhaga) to one-eighth, in honor of the Buddha's birthplace.

Historical Geography of Buddhism

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Exam Year

1999

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ID: ART_MIS_1999_60 Ref: Themes in Indian History - Part I

In the course of pilgrimage, Emperor Ashoka visited the following places. Which route did he follow?

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Correct Option: D

Emperor Ashoka's pilgrimage route generally followed: Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, and Shravasti, tracing the life of Gautama Buddha.