Complete the sentence. "Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions _________."
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. were in Prakrit and were written in the Brahmi script.
Most of Ashoka's inscriptions, which were written on pillars, rocks, and other monuments, are composed in Prakrit, an ancient Indian language. These inscriptions were often inscribed in Brahmi script and aimed to communicate Ashoka's policies and principles, including his promotion of Buddhism, moral conduct, and welfare. Ashoka used various regional languages to ensure that his messages were understood by people across his vast empire, but Prakrit was the most common language used.