What is the historical significance of the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath?

It features the Lion Capital, which became the official state emblem of independent India in 1950.

Historical and Architectural Typonyms

UPSC Archival Analysis

Nalanda is a university, Sarnath is site of an Ashoka Pillar, Sanchi is famous for its Stupa, and Konark is home to the Sun Temple.

Exam Year

2006

Evidence Source

ID: ART_CUL_2006_169 Ref: Standard Educational Reference