UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2019

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

Correct Answer

Kanganahalli

Explanation

Kanganahalli (Kalaburagi district, Karnataka) is a Buddhist stupa site where a relief sculpture shows Ashoka with a Brahmi inscription reading 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka).

Topics: ancient india, history, kanganahalli relief sculpture, mauryan empire - ashoka