43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999
King Kharavela is related to – <!-- layout: bhia, zgkm -->
aPillar inscription of Girnar
bPillar inscription of Junagarh
cHathigumpha inscription✓ Correct
dSarnath inscription
Explanation
The Chedi ruler of Kalinga, Kharavela, was one of the greatest emperors of ancient Indian history. An undated inscription of him has been found from the “Hathigumpha” cave on the Udayagiri hill in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It gives a chronological account of events from Kharavela’s childhood, education, coronation, and the events of the first thirteen years of his reign. This inscription is the main source for knowing Kharavela’s history. <!-- layout: ybxt, ydiw, iypw, ohuq, kybq, oynx, wgeb -->
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