Delhi - Ashoka Pillar

Ashoka Pillar

Gifted by the third Sultan of the Tughlak dynasty, Ashoka Pillar is a famous structure in New Delhi. This four lion structure symbolizes the kingship of Buddha and his roar in all the four directions. Ashoka Pillar is located just 100 meters southwards from Hindu Rao Hospital in north of Old Delhi. Ashoka Pillar features the Lion towards the north, the Bull towards the south, the Horse towards the west and the Elephant towards the east. Built of polished sandstone, Ashoka Pillar in Delhi is 14 feet in height and is the same structure whose picture can be found in the Indian currency. The Ashoka Pillar was damaged in a gunpowder explosion in 1713, wherein it was broken in to five pieces. It was Hindu Rao who took the possession of these pieces in 1838 and later donated them to the Asiatic Society of Bengal. One can visit the Ashoka Pillar on all the days without paying any entry fee. Hindu Rao House, Chauburja Masjid, Mutiny Memorial, Pir Ghaib, Qudsia Bagh and Nicholson Cemetery are some of the nearby attractions that are worth visiting during a visit to Ashoka Pillar in New Delhi. General Information: Address: Lado Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi-30 Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Minar Area of Delhi: South Delhi Distance from Airport: 13 Kms Opening Time: 6:00 AM - 6:00PM Entrance Charges: Indian: Rs 10, Foreigner: Rs 250 Camera Fee: Free Time Required: 0-1 Hrs Tourist Destinations in New Delhi Humayun's Tomb New Delhi India Gate New Delhi Jama Masjid New Delhi Jantar Mantar New Delhi Lodi Gardens New Delhi Lotus Temple New Delhi Museums in New Delhi Qutab Minar New Delhi Red Fort New Delhi Shopping in New Delhi Delhi Zoo Parliament House Mughal Garden Rajghat Talkatora Garden Old Fort Ashoka Pillar Garden of Five Senses Metro Walk Appu Ghar Deer Park Hauz Khas Village Siri Fort Nizamuddin Tomb Rashtrapati Bhwan National Rail Museum Buddha Jayanti Park Akshardham Temple Birla Temple