Q. What was the dynastic symbol of Mauryans?
Answer:
Peacock
Notes: Peacock was the dynastic symbol of Mauryans. It has been depicted by Ashoka’s pillars at Nandangarh and Sanchi Stupa. Ashoka was responsible for the construction of several stupas, which were large halls, capped with domes and bearing symbols of the Buddha. The most important ones are located at Sanchi, Bharhut, Amaravati, Bodhgaya and Nagarjunakonda. The most widespread examples of Mauryan architecture are the pillars and edicts of Ashoka.