Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it :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 Sc…
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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 pillars 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) To which period does the Sohagaura copper-plate belong ? (1)
(2) What script do we find on the Sohagaura copper-plate ? (1)
(3) Write the historical importance of Sohagaura copper-plate. (2)