Practice How Kharosthi Was Read (2.7.2) - Kings, Farmers and Towns EARLY STATES AND ECONOMIES (C. 600 все-600 се)

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Question 1.
What is Kharosthi?
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Think about where this script was predominantly found.
Question 2.
Who was James Prinsep?
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What major contribution did he make to Indian history?
3Question 3.
What does Kharosthi primarily refer to?
- A type of coin
- An ancient script
- A historical artifact
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Think about what Kharosthi represents.
4Question 4.
True or False: James Prinsep was able to decipher Kharosthi using Latin texts.
- True
- False
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Consider the historical context of Prinsep's work.
Question 5.
In what ways did the use of both Kharosthi and Greek scripts enhance the deciphering process? Discuss.
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Think about how language connection aids in decoding.
Question 6.
Critique the reliance on inscriptions to develop a historical narrative. What could be the consequences of this approach?
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Consider alternative histories that remain unrecorded.

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