Script of Ashoka's inscription in Afghanistan - Art & Culture

Q.  Consider the following statements

1. Ashoka's inscription in Afghanistan used Brahmi script.
2. It is written from left to right.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Published on 07 Jun 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 2
 
Ashoka's inscription in north-central India used Brahmi script. Ashoka's inscription in Afghanistan used Kharoshti script. Brahmi script was deciphered in 1837 by James Prinsep.

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