Which place are you visiting if you come across the lion capital built by Asoka? |
Varanasi Delhi Sarnath Ujjayini |
Sarnath |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Sarnath The Lion Capital was built by Asoka at Sarnath. The Lion Capital at Sarnath, also known as the Lion Capital of Ashoka, is one of the most celebrated symbols of ancient India. The Lion Capital was erected around 250 BCE by Emperor Ashoka, one of the most prominent rulers of the Maurya Dynasty. It was placed atop a tall stone pillar at Sarnath, near Varanasi, where the Buddha is said to have delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment (the Dharmachakra Pravartan or "Turning of the Wheel of Dharma"). |