Mauryan Art And Pillar Architecture
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Iconic Monuments
- 🦁 Sarnath Lion Capital: Emblem of India’s national seal today, its lions, wheels, and animal reliefs convey sovereignty and spiritual dharma.
- 🔔 Ashokan Pillars: From Vaishali to Rampurva, each pillar stood at crossroads and pilgrimage sites, marking moral law and imperial reach.
- 🕉️ Barabar Caves: Lomas Rishi and Sudama caves featured polished interiors and carved façades—ancestors of later rock-cut traditions.