KBC ₹25,00,000 Question Puts Haryana’s Topra Kalan in Spotlight; Ashoka Pillar History Goes Viral

Ever wonder if a TV show could change how an entire village feels about its history? Well, it just happened, and it’s pretty amazing. Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17, Episode 39, dropped a bombshell question worth a massive ₹25,00,000, and suddenly, everyone’s talking about a small village in Haryana.

The question wasn’t about some celebrity gossip, nope. It was all about the legendary Ashoka Pillar, the one originally standing tall in Topra Kalan village, Yamunanagar district. And yeah, Amitabh Bachchan himself, the iconic KBC host, made sure everyone knew just how historically significant this spot truly is. Talk about a national shout-out!

Here’s the thing: this isn’t just any old pillar. Emperor Ashoka himself put it there about 2,300 years ago. Think about that for a second. It bears inscriptions in Brahmi, Prakrit, Pali, and Sanskrit. That’s some serious ancient history right in our backyard.

But honestly, the pillar didn’t stay put. During the 14th century AD, Firoz Shah Tughlaq moved it all the way from Topra Kalan to Kotla in Delhi. Imagine that journey!

A Village’s Pride Ignites

So, what happened when KBC featured this? The villagers of Topra Kalan absolutely erupted! They’re celebrating, showing huge gratitude to the KBC team and Amitabh Bachchan. Why? Because this question has actually revived an “800-year-old thread of the cultural tapestry” of their home.

It’s not just about history books, is it? This KBC moment brought that history right into living rooms across the nation, making a whole community feel seen and incredibly proud. You can just feel the buzz, right?

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Asia’s Largest Ashoka Chakra? Yep!

And there’s more to Topra Kalan than just the original pillar site. The village is home to a magnificent Ashoka Edict Park. This park was developed thanks to state Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana and the late Padma Bhushan awardee Darshan Lal Jain. That’s dedication right there.

But wait, there’s a really cool detail you might not know: the Ashoka Edict Park boasts Asia’s largest Ashoka Chakra! That’s not just a claim; it’s officially recorded in the Limca Book of Records. How awesome is that?

Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi recognized this site’s importance. He talked about the inscriptions on the Ashoka Pillar during his address at the G20 Summit in Delhi in 2023. So, it’s a huge deal, historically and culturally.

What This Means For You

This whole KBC episode, reported widely by news outlets like Tribune News Service and Inshorts on October 5-6, 2025, isn’t just about a game show win. It’s a reminder of our incredibly rich heritage and how even a single question can shine a massive spotlight on forgotten or overlooked treasures.

Have you ever thought about visiting Topra Kalan? Maybe it’s time to explore this village that’s now a national talking point, all thanks to a ₹25,000,000 question! What part of Indian history do you think deserves its own KBC moment?