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The 'Hathigumpha inscription' of King Kharavela, written in _____ script, provides valuable information about ancient Kalinga.

  1. Brahmi
  2. Kharosthi
  3. Tamil-Brahmi
  4. Nagari

Answer: Brahmi

Hathigumpha inscription (1st century BCE, Odisha) by Kharavela is written in Prakrit using Brahmi script. It details his military campaigns, public works, and patronage of Jainism, serving as a key historical source for Kalinga.

Topic Ancient Scripts - Epigraphic Sources
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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