The Maski inscription, which contained the word "Devanampiya Piyadasi" was deciphered by :
A
James Princep
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B
Alexander Cunningham
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C
Mortimer Wheeler
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Solution
The correct option is A James Princep James Princep was an English scholar, orientalist, well known for deciphering Kharosthi and Brahmi scripts of ancient India.