Who among the following deciphered the Brahmi Script of the Mauryan period?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. James Prinsep.
James Prinsep is the person who deciphered the Brahmi script of the Mauryan period.
In 1837, James Prinsep, a British scholar and antiquary, successfully deciphered the Brahmi script by studying inscriptions on ancient Indian coins and Ashokan edicts. His work was crucial in unlocking a vast amount of Indian historical and cultural information, particularly related to Emperor Ashoka and the Mauryan Empire.