Ancient History
2019
Mauryan Empire
Ashoka and Dhamma
In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
D.Sohgaura
B.Sanchi I
A.Kanganahalli
C.Shahbazgarhi
Correct Answer: Option A
During excavations from 2000 to 2002 at Kanganahalli, a significant discovery was made: a sculptured stone slab bearing the inscription 'Raya Ashoka'.
This marked the first inscribed portrait of Ashoka found, depicting him surrounded by female attendants and queens, unearthed from a ruined Buddhist stupa.
Hence, the correct answer is Kanganahalli.
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