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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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In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?

(a)

Kanganahalli

(b)

Sanchi

(c)

Shahbazgarhi

(d)

Sohgaura

Answer:

(a)

Moderate

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Explanation

This site is situated on the left bank of the Bhima river. An Inscription in Brahmi read “Ranyo Ashoka” (King Ashoka) leaving no doubt who the central Figure was supposed to represent.