In which language and script are most of Ashoka's inscriptions written?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Prakrit & Brahmi
Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions are in Prakrit, the spoken language of the people, so that his message of dhamma could be understood widely. In most of India they are written in the Brahmi script, which James Prinsep deciphered in 1837.
A few inscriptions in the north-west use the Kharosthi script, and some in Afghanistan are in Greek and Aramaic.