The famous Buddhist excavation site in Bihar’s Vaishali district housing the historic 'Ashoka Pillar' and 'Buddha Relic Stupa' has been affected by floods. One of the major attractions of Bihar ...

Vaishali (Bihar), Sep 01 (ANI): After incessant rains in Bihar’s Vasihali, the famous Ashoka Pillar was left surrounded by rainwater along with the entire archaeological complex. The locals and ...

Ashokan Pillar Erected by Emperor Ashoka, the Ashokan Pillar at Vaishali holds great significance for Buddhists. As a historical monument, it attracts a lot of travellers who’re keenly ...

In contrast to the Sarnath Pillar, the Asoka Pillar at Vaishali, has a single lion with no transcript inscribed on it. It was at Vaishali that the Buddha preached his last sermon and set out to ...

It is one of 19 pillars that still stand today. Ashoka, the third king of the Mauryan ... On the bank of the river Ganga, Vaishali is an ancient town associated with names steeped deep in the ...

Shocked by the brutality of war, Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga war and was its greatest patron. Image: Vaishali, to this day, attracts huge influx of tourists, both from India and ...

Vaishali is located 56 km away from Patna and can be visited on a day trip from the capital. Kolhua is where Mauryan emperor Ashoka had erected the famous monolithic, polished sandstone pillar ...

These are known as the Edicts of Ashoka. The mentioned columns, known as Ashoka Pillars although formerly called Dhaṃma thaṃbhā (Pillars of Dharma), constitute a characteristic element of Mauryan art.

This fragment comes from one of the pillars erected throughout India by the Emperor Ashoka around 240 BC. The type of writing used for the inscription is known as 'Brahmi' and forms the basis for ...

As Prayagraj gears up for the grand Mahakumbh, the Allahabad Museum is set to offer devotees from across the globe a glimpse into India’s glorious past. Visitors from across the globe will be ...

Visitors will be introduced to the iconic Ashoka Pillar, inscribed with the Prayag edicts of Emperor Samudragupta, showcasing the rich heritage and legacy of ancient India. As part of this ...