Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims]

(a) Georg Buhler

(b) James Prinsep

(c) Max Muller

(d) William Jones


Answer: (b)

Explanation:

  • Ashoka, who reigned from 269 to 232 BC, was the son of Bindusara.
  • Ashoka was known by other names, namely Devanampiya and Piyadasi.
  • In the year 269 BC, Ashoka ascended to the throne and was crowned as king.
  • Ashoka gained fame primarily due to his involvement in the battle of Kalinga, which took place in 261 BC.
  • It was in 1837 that James Prinsep became the first person to successfully decipher the inscriptions found on Ashoka’s edicts.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

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