Question

Ashoka got his message engraved on stone pillars.State whether the statement is True (or) False. And Justify it

Answer 1

True.

1) The great stupa at Sanchi with sculptures which depict episodes of Buddha's life.

2) Sarnath Pillar has Dharma Chakras where several messages were writted.

Answer 2

‘Ashoka got his message engraved on stone pillars’ is a TRUE statement.

Explanation:

• The pillars of Ashoka are a number of columns that have been erected in a number of places in India.  

• The pillars contain the edicts by Ashoka. The monuments and pillars are an important part of Indian architecture.  

• The inscription on the pillars is written Brahmi script. The edicts contain the teaching of morality based on Buddhist philosophy.  

• Ashoka supported Buddhism and it soon spread in the entire continent.