Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s2.t1.5

v1.c7.s2.t1.5

The Rummindei Asokan Pillar inscription announces that when King Devanampriya Priyadarshi (Asoka) had been anointed 20 years, he himself visited this place and worshipped at this spot. He erected a structure/ stone pillar with wall here to mark that the Blessed One (Buddha Sakyamuni) was born here. In mark of respect for the Blessed One, Lumbini was exempted from the payment of state taxes. The pillar has an additional inscription carved by the early 14th century local king Ripu Mall to record his pilgrimage. By the 15th century, the place fell into historical obscurity due to various reasons.