In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
✓ Correct answer: a) Kanganahalli
ExplanationAshokan edicts and inscriptions, carved on pillars and rocks across the Indian subcontinent, convey Ashoka’s policies of Dhamma, promoting non-violence, religious tolerance, and moral conduct.The Kanaganahalli inscription located in Kanganahalli (in present-day Gulbarga, Karnataka), is a significant discovery.The inscription and relief depict Ashoka in the form of a portrait and a reference to his title, “Ranyo Ashoka,” highlighting his role as a ruler.27
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