Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Brahmagiri archaeological site? 1. The site contains Ashokan Minor Rock Edicts that mention the ancient town of Isila. 2. The 1947 excavation at Brahmagiri by Sir Mortimer Wheeler introduced a basic stratigraphic sequence for South Indian prehistory.

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Both 1 and 2 — Brahmagiri is famous for Ashokan Minor Rock Edicts referencing the Mauryan outpost of Isila (Statement 1 is correct). Sir Mortimer Wheeler's 1947 excavation was a landmark event that established the foundational stratigraphic sequence for southern India (Statement 2 is correct).

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