Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Pillar
|
| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
Lion capital
|
| gptkbp:associatedAct |
Maurya dynasty
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Ashoka's_edicts
Dharma Buddhist_philosophers Buddhist_tradition |
| gptkbp:built |
gptkb:Maurya_Empire
|
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
Ongoing
Well-preserved |
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Symbol of peace
Indian_heritage |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Promotes_Buddhist_tourism
|
| gptkbp:culturalInfluence |
Influenced_later_Indian_architecture
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Ancient_Indian_architecture
Indian_civilization Major_tourist_site_in_Bihar |
| gptkbp:dedicatedTo |
gptkb:Emperor_Ashoka
|
| gptkbp:designedBy |
Mauryan_artisans
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
Ancient craftsmanship
|
| gptkbp:famousLandmark |
Yes
|
| gptkbp:height |
approximately 13.5 meters
Taller_than_most_ancient_pillars |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Post-Mauryan_period
|
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
3rd century BCE
|
| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
Subject of archaeological studies
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Buddhism
Significant archaeological site Represents_Mauryan_power |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lauriya Araraj Pillar
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Indian_culture
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Persian_architecture
|
| gptkbp:inscription |
Brahmi
|
| gptkbp:localLegends |
Associated_with_Ashoka's_reign
|
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
19th century
|
| gptkbp:location |
Bihar,_India
|
| gptkbp:material |
Sandstone
|
| gptkbp:nearbyAttractions |
Other Ashoka Pillars
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Historians
Tall and slender structure Carved inscriptions |
| gptkbp:partOf |
Cultural_heritage_of_India
Ancient_Indian_heritage_sites Bihar_tourism |
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
gptkb:Buddhist_councils
|
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
Other_Mauryan_pillars
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Marks_the_spread_of_Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Mauryan_architecture
Sculptural reliefs |
| gptkbp:symbol |
Buddhist_heritage
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
Buddhist_teachings
|
| gptkbp:touristAttraction |
Yes
|
| gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site |
No
|
| gptkbp:visitedBy |
Scholars and tourists
|
| gptkbp:visitorsPerYear |
Thousands
|