Question

Read the following extract and answer the questions below.

Sohagaura Copper-plate The copper-plate was found at Sohagaura (District Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh). It is supposed to be from the Mauryan period. The inscription on it is in Brahmi script. The symbols known as ‘Tree-in-railing’ and ‘Mountain’ at the beginning of the inscription also occur on punch marked coins. Another symbol which looks like a structure erected on four pilars is supposed to be indicative of a granary. The inscription records a royal order that the grains stored in the granary should be distributed carefully. It is supposed to be suggestive of precautions taken in the times of a famine.

1. Where was the Sohagaura Copper-plate found ?
2. In which script is Sohagaura Copper-plate ?
3. Explain the importance of Sohagaura Copper-plate at the source of History.

Answer 1

1. It was found at Sohagaura in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
2. It is in Bramhi script.
3. The copper plate is supposed to be from the Mauryan period. It also has an inscription that records a royal order that the grains stored in the granary should be distributed carefully. This suggests the precautions taken in times of famine.