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Prelims 2019 · Ancient History · Question 58

In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?

  1. Kanganahalli
  2. Sanchi
  3. Shahbazgarhi
  4. Sohgaura

Answer

Kanganahalli

  • (a) Kanganahalli — Correct. The relief sculptures at Kanganahalli (Sannati, Karnataka) include a labeled portrait inscription reading 'Ranyo Ashoka', identifying King Ashoka.
  • (b) Sanchi — Incorrect. Sanchi is famous for stupas and railings, but this specific labeled stone portrait inscription of Ashoka is not from Sanchi.
  • (c) Shahbazgarhi — Incorrect. Shahbazgarhi is known for Major Rock Edicts of Ashoka in Kharoshthi script, not a relief sculpture portrait with 'Ranyo Ashoka'.
  • (d) Sohgaura — Incorrect. Sohgaura is known for the Sohgaura copper plate/inscription, not a relief sculpture of Ashoka.

Answer: (a) Kanganahalli

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