Ashoka's inscriptions were mainly written in which script?
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Correct answer: Brahmi
Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions in the Indian subcontinent were written in the Brahmi script. These edicts were engraved on rocks and pillars and communicated the ruler’s policies and ethical teachings, often called dhamma. Brahmi was widely used in much of the subcontinent during the Mauryan period. Some inscriptions in the north-west used the Kharosthi script, and a few external-language versions used other scripts, but that does not change the answer to the question about the main script. Devanagari and Gurmukhi developed much later, while Roman is not the relevant ancient Indian script. Therefore option D is correct.
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Brahmi
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Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions in the Indian subcontinent were written in the Brahmi script. These edicts were engraved on rocks and pillars and communicated the ruler’s policies and ethical teachings, often called dhamma. Brahmi was widely used in much of the subcontinent during the Mauryan period. Some inscriptions in the north-west used the Kharosthi script, and a few external-language versions used other scripts, but that does not change the answer to the question about the main script. Devanagari and Gurmukhi developed much later, while Roman is not the relevant ancient Indian script. Therefore option D is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Ancient Indian History.
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