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What is the name of the writing system of ancient India that was used to write Ashoka’s rock & pillar edicts?
A
cuneiform
B
hieroglyphics
C
sanskrit
D
calligraphy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ashokan pillars were mostly inscribed in Prakrit language and were written in Brahmi script .

Detailed explanation-2: -The inscriptions were composed in the Prakrit language (in Magadhi, the dialect of Prakrit in Magadha) and written in Brahmi script throughout the greater part of the empire.

Detailed explanation-3: -Text written on Ashoka Pillar 1st Pillar Edict: Describes the principles of Ashoka related to the protection of his people. 3rd Pillar Edict: Eliminates the sins of harshness, cruelty, rage, pride, etc. 4th Pillar Edict: Lists Rajukas’ responsibilities.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Major Pillar Edicts of Ashoka were exclusively inscribed on the Pillars of Ashoka or fragments thereof, at Kausambi (now Allahabad pillar), Topra Kalan, Meerut, Lauriya-Araraj, Lauria Nandangarh, Rampurva (Champaran), and fragments of these in Aramaic (Kandahar, Edict No. 7 and Pul-i-Darunteh, Edict No. 5 or No.

Detailed explanation-5: -Asoka’s 6 Major Pillar Edicts have been found at Kausambhi (Allahabad), Topra (now Delhi), Meerut (now Delhi), Lauriya-Araraj, Lauriya-Nandangarh, Rampurva (Champaran), and a 7th one on the Delhi-Topra pillar.

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