Historical Monument
Ashoka Pillar at Vaishali
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Built By
Emperor Ashoka
Location
Vaishali, Bihar
Lions
One (facing North)
Significance
World's First Republic
Vaishali is a peaceful memorial, while Sarnath is the source of India's National Emblem. The Ashoka Pillar at Vaishali has a single lion facing North, which is the direction Lord Buddha traveled for his final journey before reaching Nirvana. Vaishali was an ancient, magical city in India, known as one of the world's first republics, where brave kings ruled, wise leaders met, and stories of Buddha and Mahavira were born.
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