The Lion Capital (c. 250 B.C.) is the jewel in the ... a testimony to Buddha and to Ashoka, the emperor who converted to Buddhism in the third century B.C. in remorse for prior bloodthirsty ...

As the two were en route to the discussion room at Hyderabad House, President Font paused near the Indian flag, prompting PM ...

After his reign, Ashoka has become an enduring symbol of enlightened rule, non-violence, and religious tolerance. In 1950, the Lion Capital of Ashoka, a sandstone sculpture erected in 250 BCE ...

The lion capital of the Ashoka Pillar is the most attractive relic. The Sanchi Archaeological museum provides all the necessary information of the place its history and culture. The average ...