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    Question

    Which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka is in a

    bilingual script?
    A Siddhpur inscription Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Udegolan inscription Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Shrekuna inscription Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Erigudi inscription Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Sharekuna inscription of Kandahar is in a bilingual script. Greek and Aramaic scripts are used together in this inscription. The Siddhapur inscription mentions the name of Chapad, the author of Ashoka's inscription. The name of Ashoka is found in the Udegolan inscription. (Apart from this, the name of Ashoka is found in Maski, Gurjara, Nettur inscriptions) The direction of the script in the Erigudi inscription is from right to left.

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