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Q. Who among the following was deciphered the Ashokan inscriptions?

[A] James Prinsep

[B] Alexander Cunningham

[C] William Jones

[D] George Bailey

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Ashokan inscriptions, Brahmi, Kharosthi, Prakrit, Aramaic, and Greek languages (deciphered by James Prinsep in c.1837 CE) have been used.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

Q. Who among the following was deciphered the Ashokan inscriptions?

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