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| This pillar of Ashoka can be found at Sarnath, India. Ashoka, the last major emperor of the Maurya dynasty, engraved his work on rocks and pillars at suitable sites. This particular pillar has become India’s national emblem. The inscriptions contain statements about Ashoka's thoughts and actions, and provide information on his life. | ||||||
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