Question
UPSC Prelims 2019 Question:
In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1: Kanganahalli
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- Kanganahalli is a site located at Sannati, Karnataka. The discoveries of the site include the inscription in Brahmi script reading Ranyo Ashoka, Maha Stupa, which had been referred to as Adholoka Maha-Chaitya (The Great Stupa of the Netherworlds) in the inscriptions. More importantly, a sculpture-portrait of Ashoka seated on his throne with his queens was also discovered.
Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.
Subject: History | Mauryan Empire
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