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The Kandahar Edict of Ashoka was written in

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Aramaic
  2. Greek
  3. Brahmi
  4. Both Aramaic and Greek

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Both Aramaic and Greek

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Both Aramaic and Greek. The Kandahar Edict of Ashoka, discovered in Old Kandahar (Afghanistan), is one of the most significant bilingual inscriptions of Emperor Ashoka. It was written in Aramaic and Greek. This edict reflects Ashoka’s efforts to spread Dhamma among diverse linguistic communities beyond the Indian subcontinent. It also showcases the multilingual and multicultural context of Ashoka’s empire and his attempt to communicate his policies of peace and morality across cultural boundaries.