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Ancient Economy, Society, Science and Technology · Ancient Sources, Inscriptions, Sites and Travellers
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Consider the following statements relating to the use of the place-value system in India : 1. The earliest epigraphic use of the place-value system in India is found in the Mankani plates from Gujarat (AD 595 – 596). 2. In the ninth century, place-values become general in inscriptions all over India. 3. The place-values have been found in Sanskrit inscriptions in South-east Asia as early as the seventh century. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

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Question 7 · Ancient Economy, Society, Science and Technology · History & Culture · UPSC Prelims 2026 (GS)

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