Q.1 Elaborate on the evolution of pillar architecture in early history of India and explain how Ashokan pillar architecture was different from Persian pillar architecture. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by writing about pillar architecture. Elaborate on its evolution from Indus valley civilisation period to Gupta period. Briefly mention the features of Mauryan pillar architecture. Write differences between Ashokan and Persian pillar architecture. Conclude appropriately.