Question

Rummindei pillar of Ashok is put up to mark Buddha’s _______
(A) Birth
(B) Enlightenment
(C) First sermon
(D) Death

Answer 1

Hint:
He had numerous edicts engraved on pillars and installed in his realm in order to spread the message of Buddhism. Although the pillar in this view was erected in the 3rd century, it was buried in 1896 by a party of archaeologists from the 15th to the 19th century before it was uncovered.

Complete answer:
Ashoka's pillars are a series of columns spread across the Indian subcontinent, erected or at least engraved by edicts during his rule from c. BC 268 to 232. "pillars of the Dharma"pillars of the Dharma. These pillars are significant landmarks to India's architecture, most of which show the characteristic Mauryan polish. Twenty of the pillars erected by Ashoka, including those with inscriptions from his edicts, still survive. Out of which seven complete specimens are known, only a few with animal capitals remain. Firuz Shah Tughlaq moved two pillars to Delhi. Later, several pillars were moved by Mughal Empire founders, removing the animal capitals. The pillars were pulled, often hundreds of miles, to where they were erected, averaging between 12 and 15 m in height, and weighing up to 50 tons each. All the foundations of Ashoka were founded in Buddhist monasteries, several important Buddha-life sites, and pilgrimage sites. There are inscriptions addressed to monks and nuns on some of the columns. Some were erected to celebrate Ashoka's visit. The Pillar marks the astonishing occurrence of the birth of Buddha. With legal markings and texts on it that can be read, the Pillar is well maintained.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
 In Nepal, the Lumbini Pillar Edict is known as the Rummindei Pillar Inscription. The Lumbini Pillar Edict recorded that Ashoka traveled to the birthplace of Buddha sometime after the twentieth year of his reign and made offerings personally. Then he got a stone pillar put up and the residents of that area lowered their taxes.