DMPQ: What is the difference between Mauryan pillar and Persian pillars?

S.no.	Ashokan Pillar	Persian pillar
1.	Monolithic shaft	Made up of number of pieces.
2.	Outer shaft of pillar is smooth	The outer Persian pillar has grooves
3.	Bell is only at the top	Bell is both at the top as well as bottom
4.	Mauryan pillar were erected by digging them in earth without base.	Persian pillar were erected on a bell shaped base.
5.	Used for inscripting the royal orders	Used as a support
6.	Part of independent construction.	Were part of palace
7.	Only human capitals are found	Capitals of human beings are also find.

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