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The Brahmi script was first deciphered by _____ in 1837 through his study of Ashokan edicts.

  1. James Prinsep
  2. Alexander Cunningham
  3. William Jones
  4. Max Müller

Answer: James Prinsep

James Prinsep, an Asiatic Society scholar, deciphered Brahmi script in 1837 by comparing Ashokan edicts with Greek-Aramaic bilingual inscriptions. This breakthrough unlocked ancient Indian history and epigraphy.

Topic Ancient Scripts - Decipherment
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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