History of Mauryan Age: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Ancient History)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on History of Mauryan Age (Ancient History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2019Ancient History · History of Mauryan Age
Q1. In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
Explanation
Ashokan 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.
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2019
(a) Kanganahalli
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