Question
Describe two features of the Ashokan period which are still found in India.
Solution
1. Ashoka was one of the most famous kings of India. His rule extended to cover almost the entire sub-continent including Afghanistan.
2. He adopted Buddhism. He inscribed its principles on rock pillars and rock slabs at prominent places within his kingdom. One of the designs of these pillars is now used as the symbol of Indian tradition in government and other documents.
3. His administrative patterns were also adopted by Mughal, British government and independent India.
2. He adopted Buddhism. He inscribed its principles on rock pillars and rock slabs at prominent places within his kingdom. One of the designs of these pillars is now used as the symbol of Indian tradition in government and other documents.
3. His administrative patterns were also adopted by Mughal, British government and independent India.
