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The 'Gwalior inscription' of Mihir Bhoja (9th century CE), recording the construction of a sun temple, is written in _____ script.

  1. Nagari
  2. Brahmi
  3. Sharada
  4. Grantha

Answer: Nagari

Gwalior inscription (875 CE) of Pratihara king Mihir Bhoja is written in early Nagari script and Sanskrit. It documents the construction of a sun temple and provides insights into Pratihara patronage of art and religion.

Topic Ancient Scripts - Medieval Inscriptions
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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