Asokan stone pillars were typically freestanding monuments, not structural components of buildings. They were erected across the Mauryan Empire to display Ashoka's edicts, commemorate events, or mark important sites. While some were located near stupas or monasteries, they did not serve a structural purpose within those buildings.
Which one of the following statements regarding Asokan stone pillars is incorrect?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1997 · Topic: Architecture in Ancient India (Mauryan Stupas, Monolithic Pillars, and Rock-cut Caves)
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Answer: D. These are parts of architectural structures
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