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The famous Girnar rock containing inscriptions by Emperor Ashoka, Skandagupta, and Rudradaman I is situated near which city in Gujarat?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Junagadh✓ Correct Answer
C. Vadodara
D. Rajkot
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Junagadh rock edict near Mount Girnar in Gujarat bears inscriptions left by Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, Saka ruler Rudradaman I, and Gupta emperor Skandagupta, documenting historical events and water management works. Other regional urban centers like Ahmedabad or Vadodara do not house this specific classical epigraphical monument.
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