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In December 2019, in which state has the Epigraphy Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered earliest epigraphic evidence of the Saptamatrika cult?

In December 2019, in which state has the Epigraphy Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered earliest epigraphic evidence of the Saptamatrika cult? Correct Answer Andhra Pradesh

  • The Epigraphy Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has recently discovered earliest epigraphic evidence of the Saptamatrika cult.
  • It is the earliest Sanskrit inscription discovered in South India as on date and was discovered in Chebrolu village in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh (AP).
  • This discovery predates the evolution of the language by almost 200 years.

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