The Ashokan inscriptions of Afghanistan are written in Aramaic and ________ scripts.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Greek.
During Emperor Ashoka’s reign (3rd century BCE), inscriptions were engraved in regions outside India in local languages and scripts to communicate his messages effectively. In Afghanistan, the inscriptions were written in Aramaic, the administrative language of the Achaemenid Empire, and Greek, which was widely used in the Hellenistic-influenced regions of the northwest. This bilingual approach ensured that Ashoka’s edicts on moral conduct, dharma, and governance were understood by diverse local populations. Other scripts like Brahmi or Kharosthi were not used in this specific region for these inscriptions.