Consider the following statements about Kanaganahalli archaeological site :
- 1. It is situated on the bank of Bhima river.
- 2. The remains of the Kanaganahalli Stupa can be dated between 1st and 3rd centuries CE.
- 3. Emperor Ashoka’s image was found at the site.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2023
1. It is situated on the bank of Bhima river: Kanaganahalli is located in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, on the left bank of the Bhima river. This statement is correct.
2. The remains of the Kanaganahalli Stupa can be dated between 1st and 3rd centuries CE: The archaeological findings at Kanaganahalli indicate that the Great Stupa flourished during the Satavahana period, which spanned roughly from the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE. The remains indeed fall within this timeframe. This statement is correct.
3. Emperor Ashoka’s image was found at the site: A particularly significant discovery at Kanaganahalli is a relief sculpture of Emperor Ashoka with the inscription “Raya Ashoka” (King Ashoka) in Brahmi script on a stone slab. This is considered one of the few known contemporary depictions of Ashoka with his name. This statement is correct.
Since all three statements are correct, the correct option is D.
– The site yielded a unique sculpture of Emperor Ashoka with his name inscribed.
– It is located on the Bhima river.
– The site is also famous for numerous inscribed sculptures depicting Jataka tales and scenes from the life of Buddha.
– The discovery of Ashoka’s portrait reinforced the connection of this region to the Mauryan Empire and its patronage of Buddhism.