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Which language were the inscriptions that contained Ashoka's messages written in?

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Greek

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Brahmi

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Sanskrit

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Prakrit

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Solution

The correct option is D Prakrit
Ashoka had his messages inscribed on pillars and walls. These messages were in Prakrit and the script of this language was Brahmi.

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