Who among the following deciphered the Brahmi Script of the Mauryan period?
A.James Mill
B.Herbert Hope Risley
C.Rakhal Das Banerji
D.James Prinsep✓ Correct
Explanation
James Prinsep, a British scholar and antiquary, successfully deciphered the Brahmi script in the 19th century, unlocking the reading of Emperor Ashoka's inscriptions.
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