In which of the following place/s, the pillar edict/s is/are found? 1. Lauriya-Araraj 2. Lauriya Nandangarh 3. Sarnath Choose the correct answer from below given codes: |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: The majestic free-standing Ashokan pillars probably signify the axis of the world (axis mundi) that separated heaven and earth.

Pillar edicts have been found at Lauriya-Araraj, Lauriya Nandangarh, Rampurva, Nigali Sagar, Sarnath, Topra, and Meerut.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT