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Ashokan inscriptions brought to Delhi by :

Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Mohammad Bin Tughlaq

Sher Shah

Babar

- The famous Ashokan inscriptions, such as the sandstone pillars, were transported to Delhi.

- This was done during the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq (Option 1).

- Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a Sultan of Delhi (reigned 1351–1388 CE).

- He was known for architectural projects and shifting several Ashokan pillars to Delhi from places like Topra and Meerut.

- Mohammad Bin Tughlaq (Option 2) was known for his administrative experiments, but not for moving Ashokan pillars.

- Sher Shah (Option 3) was much later, known for building the Grand Trunk Road.

- Babur (Option 4) founded the Mughal Empire; he did not move Ashokan inscriptions.

- Correct Answer: Option 1, Firoz Shah Tughlaq