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The Major Rock Edicts of Ashoka were inscribed primarily in _____ script in the northwestern regions of his empire.

  1. Brahmi
  2. Kharosthi
  3. Greek
  4. Aramaic

Answer: Kharosthi

Ashokan edicts used Brahmi script in most regions, but Kharosthi (derived from Aramaic) was used in northwestern areas (modern Pakistan/Afghanistan). Some edicts also featured Greek and Aramaic for multilingual communication.

Topic Epigraphy - Ashokan Edicts
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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