Epigraphy: Study of inscriptions - Art & Culture
Q. Study of inscriptions is- Published on 17 Aug 15a. Cartography
b. Paleography
c. Epigraphy
d. Numismatics
ANSWER: Epigraphy
Numismatics is study of coins. Paleography is study of old writing used in inscriptions and other old records. Cartography is study charting of maps. The credit to complete the chart of Ashokan alphabets goes to James Prinsep who did it in 1837. After this the study of epigraphs became a subject in itself. India is particularly rich in epigraphic material.
