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Who among the following scholars is credited with deciphering the ‘Kharosthi’ script?

  1. A
    William Jones
  2. B
    James Prinsep
  3. C
    HT Colebrook
  4. D
    RP Kangle

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James Prinsep, an English scholar and orientalist, is credited with deciphering both the Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts in the 1830s. This breakthrough allowed the translation and reading of the ancient edicts of Emperor Ashoka.

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Who among the following scholars is credited with deciphering the ‘Kharosthi’ script?
A
William Jones
B
James Prinsep
C
HT Colebrook
D
RP Kangle

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