History · From State to Empire
UGC NET December 2012 History
The stone portrait of Ashoka with his name inscribed on it has been found from the stupa remains of which one of the following sites?
ASanchi
BAmaravati
CDeur-Kuthar
DKanaganahalli ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Kanaganahalli — The inscribed stone portrait of Ashoka was found at Kanaganahalli, so the answer is Kanaganahalli.
Explanation
★The inscribed stone portrait of Ashoka was found at Kanaganahalli, so the answer is Kanaganahalli.
★The site lies on the Bhima river in Karnataka.
★A great Buddhist Mahastupa was discovered here.
★One of its panels shows King Ashoka with his name carved beside it.
★This is a rare contemporary portrayal of the great Mauryan emperor.
★The panels also depict Satavahana rulers and scenes from Buddhist life.
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