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    Who among the following Sultans had called Ashoka’s larger stone pillar the ‘Golden Pillar’?
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    Who among the following Sultans had called Ashoka’s larger stone pillar the ‘Golden Pillar’?

    A.

    Muhammad bin Tughlaq

    B.

    Firoz Shah Tughlaq

    C.

    Alauddin Khalji

    D.

    Sikandar Lodi

    Correct option is B

    Firoz Shah Tughlaq (1351–1388 CE) was a Sultan of Delhi who had a deep interest in historical monuments and structures. He is best known for relocating several of Ashoka’s stone pillars, including one from Topra (Haryana) to Delhi. This particular pillar, originally erected by Ashoka, was called the ‘Golden Pillar’ by Firoz Shah. He showed great admiration for Ashoka’s inscriptions, even though he was unable to decipher them. Firoz Shah Tughlaq's efforts to relocate and preserve these pillars are an example of his contribution to architecture and cultural preservation during his reign.

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