What is meant by Epigraphy?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Study of inscriptions.
· Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs engraved into materials like stone, metal, or pottery.
· It involves deciphering and interpreting ancient scripts and texts to understand historical and cultural contexts.
· Epigraphists analyze inscriptions to gather information about languages, political events, social structures, and religious practices of past civilizations.
· This field is crucial for reconstructing historical narratives and understanding the development of writing systems.
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· Study of coins: Known as Numismatics. Involves the study of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects.
· Study of skeletons: Known as Osteology. Focuses on the study of bones and skeletal elements.
· Study of maps: Known as Cartography. Involves the creation and study of maps, including their history and the techniques used in mapmaking.