The Mauryan period saw the development of which script for inscriptions?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer is (B) Brahmi.

Sol.

During the Mauryan period, the Brahmi script was developed and used for inscriptions. This script became one of the earliest systems of writing in India and was employed extensively on stone pillars, edicts, and other materials during the reign of Emperor Ashoka.

Information Booster:

• Brahmi Script:
• One of the earliest writing systems in India, used primarily in the Mauryan period.
• Employed by Emperor Ashoka for his Edicts, which were inscribed on stone pillars and rocks across India.
• The script was widely used in the Indian subcontinent to convey Ashoka's messages about governance, welfare, and his support for Buddhism.
• Pali:
• Pali is not a script but a language. It was the language used in many of Ashoka's edicts.
• Kharosthi Script:
• A script used in the northwestern regions of India, particularly in Gandhara.
• Influenced by Aramaic, and used alongside Brahmi in some areas.
• Grantha Script:
• Developed much later, primarily in South India, for writing Sanskrit.

Additional Information:

• Mauryan Period: The period from c. 321–185 BCE, marked by the rise of Mauryan Empire, under the leadership of Chandragupta Maurya and his successors, including Ashoka.
• Significance of Brahmi:
• Served as the foundation for later scripts like Devanagari, Bengali, and Tamil.
• Played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism and governance practices across the region.