Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

In which language were the Ashokan inscriptions written in Afghanistan?

Options:

Sanskrit

Prakrit

Aramaic and Greek

Latin and Greek

Correct Answer:

Aramaic and Greek

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Aramaic and Greek

Most Asokan inscriptions were in the Prakrit language while those in the northwest of the subcontinet were in Aramaic and Greek. Most Prakrit inscriptions were written in the Brahmi script; however, some, in the northwest, were written in Kharosthi. The Aramaic and Greek scripts were used for inscriptions in Afghanistan.