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

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

Exam Year

2008

Evidence Source

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