Which of the following Buddhist sites was visited by Ashoka as mentioned in Major Rock Edict VIII?

Correct option is C

Important Information:

• According to Major Rock Edict VIII of Emperor Ashoka, he describes his personal involvement in religious pilgrimages — which he refers to as "Dhamma-yatras" instead of royal hunting expeditions.

• One specific pilgrimage he mentions is to a Buddhist site, which historians identify as Sarnath, the place where Buddha gave his first sermon (Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta).

• Lumbini: Mentioned in Rummindei Pillar Edict, not in Major Rock Edict VIII.

• Bodhgaya: No direct mention by Ashoka in the edicts.

• Kushinagar: Also not mentioned in any of Ashoka's known edicts.​