Decipherment of Inscriptions

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Decipherment of Inscriptions: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Historical Evidence from Inscriptions, Limitations of Inscriptional Evidence, Decipherment of Brahmi Script by Scholars and Epigraphy etc.

Important Questions on Decipherment of Inscriptions

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History>Early States and Economies (600BCE - 600CE)>Decipherment of Inscriptions> Q 1

What were the most relevant sources of Ashoka to know about the Mauryan period?

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History>Early States and Economies (600BCE - 600CE)>Decipherment of Inscriptions> Q 2

Discuss the statement by D.C. Sircar: 'There is no aspect of life, culture, and activities of the Indians that is not reflected in inscriptions.'

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History>Early States and Economies (600BCE - 600CE)>Decipherment of Inscriptions> Q 3

Which elements of Mauryan administration are evident in the Asokan inscriptions studied?

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History>Early States and Economies (600BCE - 600CE)>Decipherment of Inscriptions> Q 4

Discuss the main features of Mauryan administration.

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History>Early States and Economies (600BCE - 600CE)>Decipherment of Inscriptions> Q 5

Compare the list of things given to the Pandyan chief with those produced in the village of Danguna.

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History>Early States and Economies (600BCE - 600CE)>Decipherment of Inscriptions> Q 6

Describe the salient features of mahajanapadas.