Mauryan Capitals and Locations Matching

This question requires matching specific Mauryan capitals from List-I with their corresponding locations in List-II.

The correct matching, based on the provided answer, is as follows:

• A. Elephant Capital is matched with II. Sankisaw.
• B. Lion Capital is matched with I. Sarnath.
• C. Bull Capital is matched with IV. Rampurva.
• D. Horse Capital is matched with III. Rumandai.

Detailed Explanation of Matches

Let's verify each pair:

• Elephant Capital at Sankisaw (A-II): The pillar at Sankisa (also known as Sankissa or Sankisa-Basantapur) is historically associated with an Elephant Capital.
• Lion Capital at Sarnath (B-I): Sarnath is famously known for Ashoka's Lion Capital, which has also been adopted as the national emblem of India.
• Bull Capital at Rampurva (C-IV): Rampurva features two important pillars, one with a Lion Capital and another with a Bull Capital. This match correctly identifies the Bull Capital.
• Horse Capital at Rumandai (D-III): While Rumandai (modern Lumbini) is significant for Ashoka's inscription pillar marking the Buddha's birthplace, a distinct "Horse Capital" is less commonly cited compared to the others. However, following the provided correct option, this pairing is used.

Therefore, the correct sequence derived from the analysis aligning with the provided correct answer is A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.