The decipherment of Kharosthi varied from that of other scripts like Brahmi. Kharosthi, used primarily in Northwest India, became decipherable through the examination of Indo-Greek coins containing Greek names alongside Kharosthi inscriptions. This connection facilitated European scholars, particularly James Prinsep, in associating the inscriptions with the Prakrit language and thereby interpreting longer texts. Prinsep's work opened up further understandings of ancient Indian rulers, such as Asoka, who used inscriptions extensively to communicate his policies and beliefs, notably regarding dhamma. These inscriptions are vital to reconstructing the history of early states, enabling historians to distinguish the political narrative of ancient India. However, while inscriptions are important, they often reflect the biases of their creators and do not encompass the entire socio-economic spectrum of society.