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GK QUESTION#2201

In which language were most of Emperor Ashoka’s edicts written?

  1. ASanskrit
  2. BPrakritCorrect answer
  3. CPali
  4. DTamil
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B. Prakrit

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Most Ashokan inscriptions use Prakrit. Brahmi is the usual script, with Kharosthi in some northwestern inscriptions; Greek and Aramaic also occur.

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