Q. Asokan inscriptions were first deciphered by
(a) Buhler
(b) Robert Sewell
(c) James Prinsep
(d) Codplngton
Ans: (c) James Prinsep
Explanation: The Asokan inscriptions were first deciphered by (c) James Prinsep. James Prinsep was a British scholar and antiquary who played a crucial role in deciphering the inscriptions found on the pillars and rocks associated with Emperor Ashoka. In the early 19th century, Prinsep successfully deciphered the Brahmi script, which helped him decipher and understand the inscriptions of Ashoka. His work paved the way for the translation and interpretation of Ashokan edicts, significantly contributing to our understanding of Ashoka’s reign and his policies.
