Question

importance of epigraphy for the reconstruction of ancient Indian history
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Answer 1

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One can hardly deny the importance of epigraphy as a source for the reconstruction of the ancient Indian history. Inscriptions are generally engraved on rocks, pillars, cave-walls, etc. ... Epigraphy is also an important source of knowledge regarding the development of scripts and languages.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Epigraphy is an important source to understand the scripts and languages of ancient history.

• Epigraphy is a source for the reconstruction of understanding various languages and scripts used in Indian history.

• These inscriptions or languages are usually engraved or written on rocks, pillars, walls, etc.

• An example to understand this concept is Samudragupta's conquest.

• Samudragupta's conquest is well known from 'Allahabad Prasasti'.

• King Asoka is known from an inscription which was inscribed by Samudragupta.

• These pieces of information can drive the equation of how the royals lived their life and what inspired them to build statues or temples, etc.

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