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The earliest inscriptions were written in which language?
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Tamil
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Pali
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Sanskrit
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Prakrit
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The earliest deciphered epigraphic inscriptions are the Edicts of Ashoka of the 3rd century BCE, written in forms of Prakrit in the Brahmi script.
Detailed explanation-2: -The earliest known inscriptions in Sanskrit are from the 1st century BCE, such as the Ayodhya Inscription of Dhana and Ghosundi-Hathibada (Chittorgarh).
Detailed explanation-3: -Solution. Explanation: The first inscriptions were usually written on relatively hard surfaces such as stone or metal.
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