Ancient India & symbols: The Lion Capital at Sarnath is associated with which ruler? Identify the king whose emblematic capital stands at Sarnath (now India’s State Emblem). Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAshoka (Maurya)
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BChandragupta Maurya
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CHarsha
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DKanishka
Answer
Correct Answer: Ashoka (Maurya)
Explanation
Given data
- Identify the king linked to the Lion Capital at Sarnath.
ReasoningThe Lion Capital of Sarnath is from the reign of Emperor Ashoka (Mauryan dynasty). It is India's State Emblem.
Final AnswerAshoka (Maurya)