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Sarnath Stambh was built by
Options:
A .  Bindusar
B .  Harshwardhan
C .  Ashoka
D .  Kanishka
Answer: Option C
Answer: (c) Ashoka built the Sarnath pillar to commemorate the site of the first preaching of Lord Buddha, where he taught the Dharma to five monks. The Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath is about 15.24 m in height and weighs 50 tons. The four-lion sculpture placed on top of this pillar is now treasured in the Archaeological Museum of Sarnath.

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