Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

Which of the following inscriptions gives the information about two Ashwamedha Yajnas performed by the King Pushyamitra Shung?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Ayodhya inscription

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ayodhya inscription”.
According to the Ayodhya Inscriptions of Dhandeva, Pushyamitra performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices in his reign.

He also performed Rajasuya and Vajapeya. During his reign, he renovated the Stupas at Sanchi and Barhut.

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