Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Mauryan Period”:
1.The archaeological finds in the Gangetic regions gave solid proof about the nature of the urban centres.
2.Epigraphical evidence is ample for the period.
3.The Brahmi script at Sanchi was deciphered by James Prinsep.
Select the correct answer from below given codes:
Red Book
Red Book

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Archaeology and epigraphy are the tools that provide rich information for the historian to understand earlier periods of history.

  • The archaeological finds in the Gangetic regions give us solid proof about the nature of the urban centres established in the region in the course of time.
  • Epigraphical evidence is scanty for the period. The most widely known are the edicts of Ashoka, which have been discovered in many parts of the country.
  • In fact, the reconstruction of the Mauryan period to a great extent became possible only after the Brahmi script of the inscriptions at Sanchi was deciphered by James Prinsep in 1837.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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