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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:historical_monuments
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gptkbp:art_style
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Sculptural art
Lotus and animal motifs
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gptkbp:artistic_influence
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Indian sculpture
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gptkbp:associated_religion
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gptkb:Buddhism
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:Emperor_Ashoka
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gptkbp:construction_started
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3rd century BCE
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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Indian heritage
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
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gptkbp:cultural_symbol
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Peace and tolerance
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gptkbp:design_influence
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Indian architecture
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gptkbp:geographic_distribution
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Northern and Central India
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gptkbp:height
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up to 50 feet
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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Influence on later Indian rulers
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gptkbp:historical_period
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gptkb:Maurya_Empire
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Promotion of non-violence
Promotion of dharma
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Ashoka's Pillars
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gptkbp:inscription
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gptkb:Edicts_of_Ashoka
gptkb:Prakrit
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gptkbp:located_in
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gptkb:India
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:stone
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gptkbp:notable_locations
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gptkb:Bodh_Gaya
gptkb:Sanchi
gptkb:Lumbini
gptkb:Sarnath
gptkb:Kalinga
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gptkbp:notable_pillars
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gptkb:Lion_Capital_of_Ashoka
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gptkbp:number_of_pillars
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approximately 40
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gptkbp:purpose
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spread Buddhism
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gptkbp:recognition
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Cultural studies
Historical research
Tourist attractions
Artistic inspiration
Educational significance
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gptkbp:related_figures
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gptkb:Ashoka_the_Great
gptkb:Buddha
Monks
Buddhist missionaries
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gptkbp:style
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Mauryan architecture
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gptkbp:symbolism
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Moral and ethical governance
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Ashoka
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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