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Identify the scripts deciphered by James Prinsep.
Identify the scripts deciphered by James Prinsep.
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Updated On: Apr 25, 2025
- Bengali and Devanagari
- Sanskrit and Prakrit
- Brahmi and Kharosthi
- Greek and Indo-Greek
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James Prinsep was a British antiquarian and scholar who made a significant breakthrough in the 1830s by deciphering two of the most ancient Indian scripts — Brahmi and Kharosthi. These scripts were found on various stone inscriptions, coins, and pillars, particularly those belonging to Emperor Ashoka. His work laid the foundation for the study of early Indian history and inscriptions.
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