Deciphering Brahmi
Many of today’s Indian scripts originate from Brahmi, the script found in most of Emperor Ashoka’s inscriptions. Starting from the late 1700s, European scholars, along with Indian experts, studied Bengali and Devanagari manuscripts. They compared the letters in these scripts with older ones to understand their evolution.
Initially, scholars assumed early inscriptions were in Sanskrit, but they were actually in Prakrit. It took many years of careful study by numerous epigraphists before James Prinsep successfully decoded Asokan Brahmi in 1838.
Back to Basics How Are Inscriptions Deciphered?| Class 12 History Notes
Class 12 History Notes Chapter 2: CBSE Class 12 History Notes are essential for students studying Social Science, as History is a crucial sub-subject that requires properly written answers. Scoring well in History is just as important as other subjects.
By going through these notes, students can strengthen their understanding of the chapter’s concepts and learn more about Inscriptions. These notes help students learn about understanding old writings without feeling confused. It makes it simple for students to know about the history behind old writings.
Chapter 2 Back to Basics How Are Inscriptions Deciphered?| Class 12 History Notes