UPSC Prelims 2019 · Question 58 of 99
UPSC Prelims 2019 question on Kanganahalli Ashoka Relief
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2019
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectAncient History
- TopicMauryan Age
- DifficultyHard
- TypeDirect
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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Answer: A. Kanganahalli
Verdict
Correct answer: Kanganahalli → Option (a).
Analysis
Kanaganahalli is about 3 km from Sannati, Karnataka. Here, excavation found mentions 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka. This makes Kanaganahalli unique as it has both the inscription mentioning Ranyo Ashoka and his stone portrait.
Sanchi, Shahbazgarhi, and Sohgaura do not have this specific combination of the inscription and stone portrait of Ashoka.