Q: Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
a) Georg Bilhler
b) James Prinsep
c) Max Muller
d) William Jones
The correct answer is Option 2.
- The Ashoka edicts were decrypted in 1837 by British archaeologist and historian James Prinsep. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
- The Prinsep inscription turned out to be a collection of proclamations made by a ruler identifying himself as “Beloved-of-the-Gods King Piyadasi.”
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