alleryWhat feature marks the stonework of the Ashokan period?
ARough, unpolished surface
BHigh lustrous polish
CPainted plaster finish
DWooden carved surface
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. High lustrous polish
1. Ashokan stonework included pillars and railings.
2. Even small fragments had a high lustrous polish.
3. The surface was not rough, painted or wooden.
_Source: Wikipedia, Maurya Empire, Architectural remains_
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