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what can inscriptions tell us about a historical period Give an example of an inscription from the medieval. ​

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Inscriptions are the writings on stone, metal or some materials as an important historical source. These are valuable historical evidence of the existence and activities of early kings and empires. They also provide detailed religious practises.

The most famous inscriptions of India are the huge inscriptions of Asoka. ... The later inscriptions were engraved in the Prakrit Language in the third century B.C. Ashokan inscriptions were written in the Brahmi script from left to right. Some were also engraved in the Kharosthi script from right to left.

Statements about events are made in future tense, although they were recorded much after the happening of the events. Thus inscriptions and coins become very important to reconstruct early Indian history. Inscriptions were carved on seals, stone pillars, rocks, copper plates, temple walls and bricks or images.

Study of inscriptions or epigraphy, gives us insight into those periods. It offers information about important people, rulers, cultural status, events existing at that point of time. Inscriptions of Indus Valley civilization, dating back to 3000 BC, which are yet to be deciphered, are the earliest in Indian history.

Writings on a hard surface are not damaged. They can be store the information for many years. And these also contain some vital information such as.. Early people used stone tool and clay tablets to grave on a big boulder.

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