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CULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA: SCULPTURE AND ARCHITECTURE. — Social Science STD 10 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social ScienceCULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA: SCULPTURE AND ARCHITECTURE.4 Marks
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Describe the stone inscriptions of Ashoka.
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Answer

Stone inscriptions, carved by religious orders of emperor Ashoka are the best specimens of engraving on stone.
  • The stone inscriptions are part of edicts of Ashoka.
  • He had used these edicts to spread the teachings of Buddha.
  • These inscriptions show Ashoka's observance of dharma or justice and his efforts to solve the problems faced by the society.
  • Such Stone inscriptions have been found from Peshawar, Dehradun, Thane, Mumbai, Dhauli, Jaugad (Odisha) and Chennai, etc.
  • Such type of stone inscription has been found from the foothills of Girnar Mountain on the way to junagadg in gugarat.

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