Ashoka's inscriptions are a vital source of information about his reign and policies. The language and script used in these inscriptions varied based on geographical location and the intended audience. Brahmi was the predominant script in most of India, while Kharoshthi was used in the northwestern regions.
Consider the following statements with reference to the inscriptions of Ashoka : 1. Most of the inscriptions are in the Prakrit language and Brahmi script. 2. The inscriptions found at Mansehra and Shahbazgarhi are in the Prakrit language and Kharoshthi script. Select the correct answer from the code given below :
Asked in ukpsc 2025 2025 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Ashokan Edicts: Types, Content, and Significance)
More Ancient History of India questions
- Who discovered Ashoka’s inscription on Beejak Hill (Bairath) and when? - (5) Question not attempted
- In Rajasthan, where was inscription of Ashoka found?
- Who wrote the history of Ashoka on the basis of Ashoka's inscriptions? - (5) Question not attempted
- Presence of Mauryas in Rajasthan is evident from - - Question not attempted
- Which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka is not in Brahmi Script? (1) Shahbazgarhi (2) Kalsi (3) Yerragudi (4) Bhabru
- Who discovered the rock inscription of Ashoka at Bijak hill (Bairath) in the year 1837 ?
- Asoka is mentioned as 'Dharmasoka' in which inscription?
- In which of the following rock edicts, Ashoka says about the respect of other religion too?
