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Q · Mauryan Empire Medium · 45s
Which of the following was the official language of the Mauryan inscriptions?
TopicMauryan Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Most Ashokan edicts are inscribed in Prakrit, written in Brahmi script.
Final Answer: Option C — Prakrit