Which of the following statements is are correct with respect to king Ashoka 1 In ancient India Asho...........

Ancient and Medieval History(HCS) Mauryan and Post Maurayan

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Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to king Ashoka?

1. In ancient India Ashoka was the only king whose records were found engraved on stones

2. Aramaic and Greek scripts were used for inscriptions in Afghanistan

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Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: Ashoka was the fi rst king in the Indian history that has left his records engraved on stones. After him many have engraved inscription on rock edicts. Supplementary notes: King Ashoka Ashoka was the fi rst king in the Indian history that has left his records engraved on stones. After him many have engraved inscription on rock edicts. According to the Buddhist tradition Ashoka was very cruel in his early life and captured the throne after killing his 99 brothers. The Ashokan inscriptions are found in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Most Asokan inscriptions were in the Prakrit language while those in the northwest of the subcontinet were in Aramaic and Greek. Most Prakrit inscriptions were written in the Brahmi script; however, some, in the northwest, were written in Kharosthi. The Aramaic and Greek scripts were used for inscriptions in Afghanistan