Q. The term “Votive inscriptions” refers to?
(a) Records of miseries of women such as sati, etc
(b) Gifts made to religious institutions
(c) Royal orders and decisions of the kings
(d) Account on sacrifices done by kings during their consecration ceremony
Answer: b
The votive inscriptions are those inscriptions that records gifts made to religious institution. Votive inscriptions are among the oldest inscriptions. They may express gratitude for victory in a battle. They were found in a number of cities by the second century BCE.
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