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When and by whom were the Ashokan inscriptions deciphered for the first time?

(A) 1787-John Tower
(B) 1825-Charles Metcalfe
(C) 1837-James Prinsep
(D) 1810-Harry Smith

Correct Answer : 1837-James Prinsep
James Prinsep deciphered the Ashokan inscriptions in 1837 for the first time.
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