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    In which inscription, is it mentioned that Pushyamitra had performed two horses sacrifices?

    A)                                  Hathigumpha inscription of Kharvela

    B)  Ayodhya inscription of Dhanadeva

    C)  Nasika inscription of Gaiitamiputra Satakami

    D)  Reh inscription of Fatehpur

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    According to the Ayodhya inscription of Dhanadeva, Pushyamitra performed two horse sacrifices. The first one was probably during the time when Pushyamitra ascended the throne of Pataliputra, ousting the Mauryas and the second sacrifice was due to Ms Victory over the Bactrian Greeks and to proclaim his dominion.


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