In which state is the Maski inscription located at present? 

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  1. Tamil Nadu  
  2. Andhra Pradesh 
  3. Madhya Pradesh  
  4. Karnataka

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Option 4 : Karnataka
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The correct answer is Karnataka.Key Points

  • Maski is a small town located in the Raichur district of Karnataka.
  • The Maski inscription is an important archaeological discovery as it is one of the earliest known examples of Brahmi script, dating back to the 3rd century BCE.

Additional Information

  • The Maski inscription is written in Brahmi Script.
  • It contains information about the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka's policies and his appointment of an official named Tindivanu to oversee the administration of the region.
  • It was discovered by C. Beadon in 1915 and later studied in detail by archaeologist Robert Sewell.
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