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 (3rd century BCE) are in the Prakrit language, the spoken language of the people, written in the Brahmi script. A few in the north-west are in Prakrit written in the Kharosthi script, and those in Afghanistan are in Greek and Aramaic. The Brahmi script of these inscriptions was first read by James Prinsep in 1837.