What were the characteristics feature of Ashokan pillars 1 Constructed in pieces by a mason 2 Top po...........

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What were the characteristics feature of Ashokan pillars?

1. Constructed in pieces by a mason.

2. Top portion of the pillar was usually carved with capital figures like that of a bull or lion.

3. Erected all over the Mauryan Empire with inscriptions engraved on them.

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Explanation:

The tradition of constructing pillars is very old and it may be observed that erection of pillars was prevalent in the Achamenian empire as well. This can be contrasted with the Mauryan pillars which were different from the Achamenian pillars.The Mauryan pillars are rock-cut pillars thus displaying the carver’s skills, whereas the Achamenian pillars are constructed in pieces by a mason.Stone pillars were erected all over the Mauryan Empire with inscriptions engraved on them. The top portion of the pillar was carved with capital figures like the bull, the lion, the elephant, etc.