Q. Consider the following statements regarding Mithilakshar:
1. The oldest form of Mithilakshar is found in the Sahodara stone inscriptions of 950 AD
2. Mithilakshar is the script of broader cultural Mithila
3. Mithilakshar had come to its current shape by 6th Century AD
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The oldest form of Mithilakshar is found in the Sahodara stone inscriptions of 950 AD
2. Mithilakshar is the script of broader cultural Mithila
3. Mithilakshar had come to its current shape by 6th Century AD
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Only 1 & 2
Explanation: Statement 1 and 2 are correct: Mithilakshar or Tirhuta is the script of broader cultural Mithila. It is an extremely ancient script and is one of the scripts of the broader North Eastern India. The scripts of Mithilaksar, Bangla, Assamese, Nebari, Odia and Tibetan are part of the family. Statement 3 is incorrect: Mithilakshar had come to its current shape by 10th Century AD. The oldest form of Mithilakshar is found in the Sahodara stone inscriptions of 950 AD. Afterwards, the scripts has been used throughout Mithila from Champaran to Deoghar.
Explanation by: Tina Singh
Statement 1 and 2 are correct: Mithilakshar or Tirhuta is the script of broader cultural Mithila. It is an extremely ancient script and is one of the scripts of the broader North Eastern India. The scripts of Mithilaksar, Bangla, Assamese, Nebari, Odia and Tibetan are part of the family. Statement 3 is incorrect: Mithilakshar had come to its current shape by 10th Century AD. The oldest form of Mithilakshar is found in the Sahodara stone inscriptions of 950 AD. Afterwards, the scripts has been used throughout Mithila from Champaran to Deoghar.