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Which of the following is a classical hallmark feature of the monolithic Ashokan pillars?
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- 1They were primarily built to serve as community fire altars for Vedic rituals.
- 2They were cast entirely from solid bronze and inlaid with silver motifs.
- 3They were structurally restricted and found exclusively in South India.
- 4They featured finely carved animal capitals, such as lions or bulls, topping the polished shafts.✓
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They featured finely carved animal capitals, such as lions or bulls, topping the polished shafts.
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