In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
- AKanganahalliCorrect
- BSanchi
- CShahbazgarhi
- DSohgaura
Explanation
The unique relief sculpture inscription featuring 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) along with a stone portrait of Ashoka was discovered at Kanganahalli, near Sannati in Karnataka. This discovery is highly significant because it provides the only known sculptural portrait of Emperor Ashoka with his name explicitly mentioned, confirming his physical representation during his reign. Other inscriptions mention Ashoka by his titles like 'Devanampriya Priyadasi', but Kanganahalli stands out for this explicit portrayal.
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