Asoka Pillar, Delhi, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

Asoka Pillar, Delhi, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

2-668-065 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Asoka Pillar. Delhi, c20th century. The pillars of Ashoka are a series of columns dispersed throughout India, erected or at least inscribed with edicts by the Mauryan king Ashoka during his reign in the 3rd century BC. The iron pillar of Delhi originally dedicated as dhvaja (banner) to Hindu deity lord Vishnu in 3rd to 4th century CE by king Chandra, currently standing in the Qutb complex at Mehrauli in Delhi, India


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Creator
  1. CM Dixon, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Emperor Ashoka: Mauryan: Emperor of Mauryan dynasty
  2. Chandragupta II: Indian: King

Picture Type
  1. Object

Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia India Delhi Delhi

  1. 28 39 14 N , 077 13 44 E

World Asia India Delhi Mahrauli

  1. 28 31 00 N , 077 11 00 E

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Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues

History & Politics Artefacts


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4548x4466
File Size : 59,506kb


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  1. IN5TC20-DX
  1. 0370005630
  1. 2-668-065
  1. 2668065
  1. IN9EB17

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