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  1. In which inscription, is it mentioned that Pushyamitra had performed two horses sacrifices?
    1. Hathigumpha inscription of Kharvela
    2. Ayodhya inscription of Dhanadeva
    3. Nasika inscription of Gautamiputra Satakarni
    4. Reh inscription of Fatehpur
Correct Option: B

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 Maurya and the second sacrifice was due to his victory over the Bactrian Greeks and to proclaim his dominion.


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