Col. James Tod was a British army officer and historian who extensively studied the history and culture of Rajasthan. His work significantly contributed to the understanding of the region's past, including ancient inscriptions. Bairath (ancient Viratnagar) in Rajasthan is an important historical site with links to the Mauryan period.
Who discovered the rock inscription of Ashoka at Bijak hill (Bairath) in the year 1837 ?
Asked in Sr. Teacher Gr II (Sanskrit Edu.) Exam 2018 3 2018 · Sr. Teacher Gr II (Sanskrit Edu.) Exam 2018 4 2018 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Ashokan Edicts: Types, Content, and Significance)
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