Mauryan Pillar Capital found at Sarnath is popularly known as ______.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4- Lion Capital
The Mauryan Pillar Capital found at Sarnath is popularly known as Lion Capital.
It is one of the finest examples of Mauryan sculpture and is the national emblem of India. The capital depicts four back-to-back lions standing on a bell-shaped abacus. The abacus is decorated with four animals in relief: an elephant, a bull, a horse, and a lion.
The Lion Capital was erected by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC to mark the spot where the Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. It is a symbol of the Buddha's teachings and the Mauryan Empire's commitment to Buddhism.