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Q. The “Brahmi script” was deciphered by which of the following?

[A] Alexander Cunningham

[B] James Prinsep

[C] Bruce Foote

[D] Max Muller

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: 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

Q. The “Brahmi script” was deciphered by which of the following?

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