Ashoka Pillar | column, buddhism, buddhist temple

India / Uttar Pradesh / Nautanwa /
 column, buddhism, buddhist temple
An engraving on the pillar reads: King Piyadasi [Ashoka] the beloved of the Gods, in the twentieth year of his rein, himself made a royal visit. Sakyamuni Buddha was born here, therefore the (birth spot) marker stone was worshipped and a stone pillar was erected. The Lord has been born here, the tax of the Lumbini village was reduced to the eight part (only).
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Coordinates:   27°28'10"N   83°16'32"E
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