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

UPSC CSE Pre. 2019

A. Kanganahalli
B. Sanchi
C. Shahbazagrhi
D. Sohgaura

Answer: Kanganahalli

Option a is the correct answer. Kanaganahalli in Karnataka is the site with an inscription in Brahmi script reading Ranyo Ashoka and a sculpture of King Ashoka. It is the only site with stone portrait of King Ashoka.

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