Which of the following languages was generally used in Ashoka’s inscriptions?
Prakrit
The correct answer is Prakrit.
In the northwestern regions, the Kharosthi script was also used with Prakrit. The edicts often start with the phrase "Devanampriya Priyadarsi," meaning "Beloved of the Gods, He Who Looks Kindly." These inscriptions are scattered across modern-day India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, marking the extent of Ashoka's influence. Understanding the language and script of these inscriptions is key to studying the history and policies of the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka.
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