Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

Aramaic and Greek scripts used by Asoka in which part of his Empire?

Options:

Iran

Pakistan

Afghanistan

Ceylon

Correct Answer:

Afghanistan

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Afghanistan

Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor, is known for inscribing his edicts on pillars and rocks throughout his empire. The use of multiple scripts, including Aramaic and Greek, was aimed at spreading his messages to a diverse population within his vast empire.

The specific use of Aramaic and Greek scripts was more prominent in the northwestern part of his empire, which included regions corresponding to present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. These scripts were likely chosen to communicate with the diverse populations and cultures in those areas, where different languages and writing systems were in use.

So, the correct option is [3].