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Rediscovery of the Ashoka Pillar

When
1896
Where
Lumbini (Rupandehi district)
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Rediscovery of the Ashoka pillar at Lumbini

Führer and General Rana discovered a major inscription on an Ashoka pillar at Lumbini in 1896, confirming the site as the Buddha's birthplace.

The expedition, guided by Faxian's records, located a great stone pillar at Lumbini, within the Rupandehi district. The Brahmi inscription recorded Ashoka's visit during his 21st regnal year, providing physical evidence linking the monument to the traditional birthplace of Gautama Buddha.

Sources

  1. Alois Anton Führer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-03
  2. Lumbini Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
  3. Ashoka Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-11

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