Syllabus
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Course Code: 16/20AIH304 Course Name: Group-C) Elements of Ancient Indian Epigraphy |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | 1. Epigraphy as source of history: origin and Antiquity of the Art of Writing in India | |
| 2 | 2. The Indian Script : Harappan Script, Brahmi and Kharosthi, Ashokan Brahmi Alphabets and its evolution | |
| 3 | 3. Development of Post Mauryan script in Ancient India. | |
| 4 | 4. A historical and cultural study of the following inscriptions: (i) Asokan Rock Edict XIII (Shahbazgarhi). (ii) Besnagar Garuda Pillar Inscription of Heliodors. (iii) Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavala (iv) Junagadh Inscription of Rudradaman. (v) Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samundargupta. (vi) Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription of Chandra (vii) Junagadh Inscription of Skandagupta. (viii) Basakhera Copper Plate of Harsha. (ix) Aihole Inscription of Pulakesin-II. (x) Sagartal Inscription of Mihirabhoja. |
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