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Epigraphic

adjective / ep-ih-GRAF-ik / Medium
Meaning

Relating to inscriptions, especially ancient ones carved on stone, metal, or other durable material

Origin / Etymology

Greek 'epigraphein' (to write on)

Synonyms
Inscriptional
Antonyms
Example Sentence
"Ashoka's Minor Pillar Edict at Sarnath, commonly called the Schism Edict, is direct epigraphic evidence that the Mauryan state took an active interest in regulating monastic discipline."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Deploy in GS1 answers on the sources of ancient Indian history, e.g., 'Epigraphic evidence from Ashokan edicts remains the most reliable chronological anchor for Mauryan administrative history.'

Relevant Subjects
History Culture
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