|
gptkbp:instance_of
|
gptkb:historical_monuments
|
|
gptkbp:art_style
|
carvings and reliefs
simple and monumental
|
|
gptkbp:associated_with
|
gptkb:Buddhism
|
|
gptkbp:associated_with_cultural_movements
|
Buddhist revival
|
|
gptkbp:associated_with_philosophers
|
gptkb:Buddhism
|
|
gptkbp:associated_with_religious_practices
|
gptkb:pilgrimage_site
|
|
gptkbp:condition
|
varies by location
|
|
gptkbp:constructed_in
|
gptkb:Emperor_Ashoka
|
|
gptkbp:construction_started
|
3rd century BCE
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_heritage
|
part of Indian heritage
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_impact
|
inspired later Indian art
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_significance
|
represent peace and tolerance
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_symbol
|
Indian identity
|
|
gptkbp:depicts
|
animals and symbols
|
|
gptkbp:function
|
marking important sites
|
|
gptkbp:geographic_distribution
|
spread across the Indian subcontinent
|
|
gptkbp:historical_context
|
post-Mauryan period
|
|
gptkbp:historical_documentation
|
archaeological studies
|
|
gptkbp:historical_research
|
extensive
|
|
gptkbp:historical_significance
|
promoting non-violence
|
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
|
Ashoka's pillars
|
|
gptkbp:influence
|
Indian architecture
|
|
gptkbp:influence_on
|
gptkb:Buddhist_temple
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_artists
|
gptkb:Buddhism
|
|
gptkbp:inscription
|
gptkb:Brahmi
gptkb:Prakrit
|
|
gptkbp:inspiration
|
modern monuments
|
|
gptkbp:location
|
gptkb:India
|
|
gptkbp:material
|
gptkb:stone
|
|
gptkbp:notable_examples
|
gptkb:Lion_Capital_of_Ashoka
|
|
gptkbp:notable_feature
|
gptkb:Ashoka_Chakra
|
|
gptkbp:notable_features
|
inscriptions of edicts
|
|
gptkbp:notable_locations
|
gptkb:Bodh_Gaya
gptkb:Sanchi
gptkb:Kushinagar
gptkb:Lumbini
gptkb:Sarnath
|
|
gptkbp:notable_ruler
|
gptkb:Mauryan_Empire
|
|
gptkbp:number_of_pillars
|
approximately 40
|
|
gptkbp:philosophy
|
gptkb:Dhamma
|
|
gptkbp:preservation_efforts
|
ongoing
|
|
gptkbp:purpose
|
spread of Buddhism
|
|
gptkbp:related_event
|
Buddhist councils
|
|
gptkbp:style
|
Mauryan architecture
|
|
gptkbp:symbolism
|
Moral and ethical teachings
|
|
gptkbp:tourist_attraction
|
yes
|
|
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site
|
yes
|
|
gptkbp:used_for
|
public announcements
|
|
gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:Maurya_Empire
|
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
5
|