gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:historical_monuments
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gptkbp:art_style
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carvings and reliefs
simple and monumental
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Buddhism
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gptkbp:associated_with_cultural_movements
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Buddhist revival
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gptkbp:associated_with_philosophers
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gptkb:Buddhism
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gptkbp:associated_with_religious_practices
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gptkb:pilgrimage_site
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gptkbp:condition
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varies by location
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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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part of Indian heritage
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired later Indian art
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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represent peace and tolerance
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gptkbp:cultural_symbol
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Indian identity
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gptkbp:depicts
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animals and symbols
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gptkbp:function
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marking important sites
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gptkbp:geographic_distribution
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spread across the Indian subcontinent
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gptkbp:historical_context
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post-Mauryan period
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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archaeological studies
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gptkbp:historical_research
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extensive
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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promoting non-violence
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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:influence
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Indian architecture
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gptkbp:influence_on
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gptkb:Buddhist_temple
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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gptkb:Buddhism
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gptkbp:inscription
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gptkb:Brahmi
gptkb:Prakrit
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gptkbp:inspiration
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modern monuments
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:India
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:stone
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gptkbp:notable_examples
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gptkb:Lion_Capital_of_Ashoka
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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gptkb:Ashoka_Chakra
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gptkbp:notable_features
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inscriptions of edicts
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gptkbp:notable_locations
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gptkb:Bodh_Gaya
gptkb:Sanchi
gptkb:Kushinagar
gptkb:Lumbini
gptkb:Sarnath
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gptkbp:notable_ruler
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gptkb:Mauryan_Empire
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gptkbp:number_of_pillars
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approximately 40
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gptkbp:philosophy
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gptkb:Dhamma
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gptkbp:preservation_efforts
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ongoing
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gptkbp:purpose
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spread of Buddhism
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gptkbp:related_event
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Buddhist councils
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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 teachings
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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yes
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gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site
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yes
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gptkbp:used_for
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public announcements
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Maurya_Empire
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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