Which of the following inscriptions gives the information about two Ashwamedha Yajnas performed by the King Pushyamitra Shunga?

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Ayodhya inscription. After killing the last ruler of Maurayan dynasty ‘Brihadratha’, Pushyamitra Shunga founded new dynasty of Magadh empire in 185BC. Pushyamitra Shunga was a Brahmin ruler according to Ayodhya inscription of Dhandeva. He performed two ‘Ashwamedha’ Yajnas. His regime is known for the revival of Brahminism. He re-established class system(Varna Vyavastha) in the society as per Brahmin tradition. He was a great patron of art and culture. ‘Patanjali’ a noted scholar of the time, was in the court of Pushyamitra Shunga. He was the royal priest of Pushyamitra Shunga. He wrote a comment on ‘Ashtadhyayi’ by Panini, popularly known as ‘Mahabhashya’. Patanjali is also remembered for the creation of ‘Yoga’ philosophy. He had written a book named 'Patanjali yoga'.

Which of the following inscriptions gives the information about two Ashwamedha Yajnas performed by the King Pushyamitra Shunga?

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