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Chunar Pillar




Chunar Pillar is a sandstone pillar fragment located at Sanchi. The pillar lies near the Great Stupa and carries the famous edict of Ashoka warning against schism in the Buddhist community. It is a shining pillar due to the use of Mauryan polish.



Updated on 17th February, 2016
District: Raisen
Location: Sanchi    

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