Which ancient Indian script was deciphered in the 19th century, leading to the rediscovery of Ashoka?
Kharosthi
Gupta script
Brahmi
Siddham
Answer
The decipherment of the Brahmi script in the 19th century led to the rediscovery of Ashoka as a historical emperor. Historians connected the titles Priyadasi and Devanampriya in his edicts to the Ashoka of Buddhist legends.
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