Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka
Explanation:
The rock-cut edicts of Ashoka in north-central India, dated to 250–232 BCE and the script was deciphered in 1837 by James Prinsep
Why the question Came:
In ancient history, Buddhism and Ashokan era are common UPSC areas. Pure Factual…
Sources:
NCERT History
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100328/spectrum/main2.htm
- George Buhler
- James Prinsep
- Max Muller
- William Jones
Explanation:
The rock-cut edicts of Ashoka in north-central India, dated to 250–232 BCE and the script was deciphered in 1837 by James Prinsep
Why the question Came:
In ancient history, Buddhism and Ashokan era are common UPSC areas. Pure Factual…
Sources:
NCERT History
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100328/spectrum/main2.htm
It was showing james prinsep in UPSC app
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