The imposing Ashokan Pillar in Delhi was a gift to Delhi by the third Sultan of the Tughlak dynasty, Firoz Shah Tughlak, who was known for his liking for structures of sorts.
There are two Ashoka pillars in Delhi. One of the pillars was transported from Topra on Firozshah Tughlaq's orders. The other pillar, brought from Meerut, is seen installed near Bara Hindu Rao Hospital near Delhi University.
Ashokan Pillar in Delhi was transported in Delhi by Firoz Shah Tughlak, who ruled Delhi from 1351 to 1388. Some historians are of the opinion that this magnificent structure was developed by the Mauryan emperor, Ashoka in the third century. And that is perhaps how it derives its name.
The sultan is also said to have found this Ashokan Pillar in Meerut in the 14th century and had got it transported to Delhi. Later he brought it down the Yamuna River and installed near his hunter’s lodge, very close to where Hindu Rao hospital stands today.
Ashokan Pillar in Delhi is not in a very good condition in comparison to the one at Feroz Shah Kotla but still this ancient pillar is worth a visit because of its unique history
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