Question

Which are the correct statements regarding Ashokan Pillars? \[ \text{A. Elephant Capital at Sankisa} \] \[ \text{B. Horse Capital at Rummindei as mentioned by Huen Sang} \] \[ \text{C. Ashok Inscription at Kausambi Pillar} \] \[ \text{D. Bull Capital at Rampurva} \] \[ \text{E. Chakra Capital at Basarh-Bakhira, Vaishali} \]

• A. A, B, D and E only
• B. C, D and E only
• C. A, B, C and D only
• D. A, B and E only

Hint:

Important Ashokan pillar capitals include elephant at Sankisa and bull at Rampurva.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Ashokan pillars are important Mauryan monuments. They are known for polished stone surfaces, inscriptions, and animal capitals such as lion, bull, horse, and elephant.

Step 1: Check statement A.
Elephant capital is associated with Sankisa. So, statement A is correct.

Step 2: Check statement B.
Horse capital at Rummindei is mentioned in traditional accounts. So, statement B is correct.

Step 3: Check statement C.
Ashokan inscription is associated with Kausambi pillar. So, statement C is correct.

Step 4: Check statement D.
Bull capital is associated with Rampurva. So, statement D is correct.

Step 5: Check statement E.
Chakra capital at Basarh-Bakhira, Vaishali is not accepted in this set. So, statement E is incorrect. Thus, the correct statements are: \[ A,\ B,\ C,\ D \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(C) A, B, C and D only}} \]