Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

1. A. Georg Buhler
2. B. James Prinsep
3. C. Max Muller
4. D. William Jones

Answer: B

Explanation

It was James Prinsep in 1837 who succeeded in deciphering an ancient inscription on a large stone pillar in Delhi which was the edict of Emperor Ashoka.