In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
A
Kanganahalli
Correct Answer
B
Sanchi
C
Shahbazgarhi
D
Sohgaura
Explanation
Kanganahalli (Karnataka) is the correct site because a unique limestone relief sculpture was discovered there depicting King Ashoka along with his queen, explicitly accompanied by the Brahmi inscription 'Ranyo Ashoka'. Sanchi is a common distractor due to its famous Ashokan stupas and pillars, but it does not contain a labeled stone portrait of the emperor himself. The core concept tested is the identification of Mauryan archaeological sites through specific epigraphic and iconographic evidence.
Ancient Indian HistoryMauryan Art and Architecture, Ashokan InscriptionsRanyo AshokaKing Ashokarelief sculpturestone portraitKanganahalliSanchiShahbazgarhiSohgaura