UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 11
In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation:
At Kanganahalli near Sannati in Karnataka, a Mauryan sculptural relief depicts Ashoka with an inscription identifying him as “Ranyo Asoka”.
Option-wise Analysis:
A (Correct): The named portrait and inscription come from Kanganahalli.
B (Incorrect): Sanchi has important Buddhist gateways, but not this named Ashoka portrait.
C (Incorrect): Shahbazgarhi is famous for Ashokan rock edicts in Kharoshthi, not the named portrait.
D (Incorrect): Sohgaura is associated with an early copper-plate inscription, not the Kanganahalli relief.