Ashoka Relief Sculpture Inscriptions

Kanganahalli relief sculpture in Karnataka contains the inscription mentioning 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) along with what is believed to be a portrait of Ashoka himself. This is one of the few identified contemporary depictions of Ashoka from the Mauryan period. Sanchi has Ashoka pillars and stupa remains but the specific relief with this inscription is not there. Shahbazgarhi has Ashoka's rock edicts but not this particular relief with portrait. Sohgaura has the famous relief sculpture but with a different context. Kanganahalli is significant for providing rare visual evidence of Ashoka's appearance. > Kanganahalli = only relief with Ranyo Ashoka inscription + Ashoka portrait. Answer: a.