Multiple choice

In which language did emperor Ashoka inscribe his message on the stone pillar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Prakrit

  3. Pali

  4. Sanskrit

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Explanation

Emperor Ashoka inscribed his edicts on stone pillars and rock surfaces in Prakrit, not Sanskrit. Prakrit was the common language of the masses during the Mauryan period, making the inscriptions accessible to ordinary people. Brahmi script was typically used for these inscriptions.

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