Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

The inscription on the pedestal is in which language?

Options:

Prakrit

Sanskrit

Pali

Aramaic

Correct Answer:

Prakrit

Explanation:

This is an image that was installed in Mathura. On its pedestal is a Prakrit inscription. It mentions that a woman named Nagapiya, who was the wife of a goldsmith also referred to as 'sovanika' named Dharmaka installed the image in a shrine.