Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

Identify the language which is used for most of the Asokan inscriptions.

Options:

Sanskrit

Prakrit

Pali

Tamil

Correct Answer:

Prakrit

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Prakrit

Ashoka the Great, the Mauryan emperor who ruled a significant part of the Indian subcontinent in the 3rd century BCE, is famous for inscribing his edicts and messages on various stone pillars, rocks, and other surfaces across his empire. The primary language used for the majority of these inscriptions was Prakrit. Here's an explanation:

Prakrit: Prakrit is a Middle Indo-Aryan language that was commonly spoken during Ashoka's time. It was the language chosen by Ashoka for most of his inscriptions because it was more accessible to the diverse population of his empire.

So, the correct option is [2].