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Which is the oldest known inscription in the Kannada language?

  1. Badami Chalukya Inscription

  2. Aihole Inscription

  3. Halmidi Inscription

  4. Talakad Inscription
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Explanation

The Halmidi inscription, dated to approximately 450 CE, is the oldest known inscription in the Kannada language. It was discovered in the Halmidi village of Hassan district, Karnataka. The Badami Chalukya and Aihole inscriptions came later (6th-7th century CE), while the Talakad inscriptions are also from later periods. This inscription is crucial evidence for the early development of Kannada script.

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