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Ashokan inscription were first deciphered by

  1. J. Prinsep

  2. J. Fleet

  3. A. Cunningham

  4. V. A. Smith
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James Prinsep deciphered Ashokan Brahmi script in 1837, unlocking the ancient history of India. He worked on inscriptions from the Allahabad pillar and other edicts, finally cracking the code by comparing proper names with Greek and Aramaic inscriptions. This was a groundbreaking achievement in Indian epigraphy and historical understanding.

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