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Kings, Farmers and Towns Early States and Economies — History STD 12 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesHistoryKings, Farmers and Towns Early States and Economies3 Marks
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Why is James Princep's contribution considered as the historic development in the Indian epigraphy?
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James Princep’s contribution:
  1. James Princep deciphered Brahmi and Kharosthi, the two scripts used in the earliest inscriptions and coins.
  2. It helped historians identify the king referred to as Piyadassi in the inscriptions and rock edicts as King Asoka of the Buddhist texts.
  3. He deciphered the Text given in Ashokan rock edict and Inscriptions.
  4. His work helped in reconstructing the political history of. early India.
  5. Subsequently, historians were able to build the connection between political changes and economic and social developments.
  6. It helped historians in developing lineages of major dynasties.

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