Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

Most Ashokan inscriptions were in ____ language.

Options:

Sanskrit

Pali

Prakrit

Arabic

Correct Answer:

Prakrit

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Prakrit

Most of Ashokan inscriptions were written in Prakrit, which was the language of the common people at that time. These inscriptions were inscribed in the Brahmi script.