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who was James Prinsep? mention his achievements.

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Answered by meet2004
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James Prinsep : FRS (20 August 1799 – 22 April 1840) was an English scholar, orientalist and antiquary. He was the founding editor of the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal and is best remembered for deciphering the Kharosthi and Brahmi scripts of ancient India. He studied, documented and illustrated many aspects of numismatics, metallurgy, meteorology apart from pursuing his career in India as an assay master at the mint in Benares.

achievements : He gives great distribution in discovery of brahmin lipi

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Answered by DodieZollner
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James Philp was born in Britain, and become famous for translating the Kharosthi and Brahmi scripts.  

Explanation:

  • Prinsep developed a great interest in Indian history and culture.
  • He studied and documented many appearances of numismatics, metallurgy, and meteorology in India.
  • He was the editor of the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
  • He painted a range of watercolors of buildings and celebrations in Benares, which sent to London for publishing.
  • He built a stone bridge over the Karamansa river.

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