How Kharosthi was read
The decipherment of Kharosthi, the script used in inscriptions in the northwest, has a different tale. Coins from the time of the Indo-Greek kings (around the second-first centuries BCE) played a crucial role. These coins had the names of kings written in both Greek and Kharosthi scripts.
European scholars, familiar with Greek, compared the letters between the two scripts. They noticed similarities, like the symbol for “a,” used in names such as Apollodotus. With Prinsep confirming that the language of Kharosthi inscriptions was Prakrit, it became possible to decode longer inscriptions as well.
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