Stone image of which king has been found in excavation at Kanaganahalli?

Correct option is A

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• Kanaganahalli, located near Sannati in Karnataka, is an important Buddhist archaeological site.

• Excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) revealed a stone sculptural portrait of King Ashoka — the only known inscribed image of Ashoka discovered so far.

• The inscription on the image identifies him as “Rāya Asoka”, i.e., King Ashoka.

• This discovery is significant because it provides visual confirmation of Ashoka’s presence and reverence in the Deccan region.

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