Ancient Patronage Systems
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2016
Evidence Source
LinkID: ART_HIS_2016_128 Ref: Indian Epigraphy by Richard Salomon
Consider the following statements about votive inscriptions in the 2nd century BC:
1. They record gifts made to religious institutions.
2. They tell us about the idea of transference of the meritorious results of the action of one person to another person.
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Correct Option: C
Votive inscriptions in ancient India recorded gifts to religious institutions and highlighted the spiritual concept of merit transference to others.