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History GK · Q35

Mauryan Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 35

Q35

The official language of the Mauryan Court was

A.
Magadhi
Answer
B.
Prakrit
C.
Mythili
D.
Sanskrit

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
It is believed to be the language spoken by Gautama Buddha. It was the official language of the Mauryan court, in which the edicts of Ashoka were composed. The name Magahi is directly derived from the name Magadhi Prakrit, and educated speakers of Magahi prefer to call it "Magadhi" rather than "Magahi".