The Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath was erected during the reign of Emperor Ashoka, which is generally dated to around 250 BCE. This pillar commemorates the Buddha's first sermon, delivered at Sarnath. It is one of several pillars built by Ashoka across his empire, featuring intricate carvings and the famous Lion Capital at its top.
The pillar is made out of Red and white Sandstone
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King Ashoka had the lion capital at sarnath carved and its stambha raised some time around 250bce.
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The Ashoka pillar, made of wrought iron, remains rust-free due to the absence of impurities like sulfur and phosphorous in the iron, and the protective layer of iron oxide that forms on its surface, preventing further corrosion. Additionally, the pillar's composition and environmental conditions at the site of its installation help in its preservation.
Ashoka pillar at Firozshah Kotla, near Delhi Gate.
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