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The Brahmi script is an ancient writing system used in India that dates back to the 4th century BCE. It was derived from the Aramaic script and was used to write several Indian languages. Brahmi is a syllabic script where each character represents a syllable. Over time it evolved into several regional scripts and influenced writing systems across South and Southeast Asia.

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Brahmi IMPt

The Brahmi script is an ancient writing system used in India that dates back to the 4th century BCE. It was derived from the Aramaic script and was used to write several Indian languages. Brahmi is a syllabic script where each character represents a syllable. Over time it evolved into several regional scripts and influenced writing systems across South and Southeast Asia.

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BRAHMI SCRIPT

Indian Tradition Culture and Society

By- Govind Jha & Aditya Dangwal

Important Points-

The Brahmi script is an ancient script used in India for writing various Indian languages.
Here are 20 key points about the Brahmi script:

1. Brahmi is one of the oldest known scripts in the Indian subcontinent, dating back to
the 4th century BCE.

2. It is believed to have been derived from the ancient Aramaic script.

3. The script was used to write several Indian languages, including Prakrit, Sanskrit, and
Pali.

4. Brahmi is a syllabic script, with each character representing a syllable, rather than an
individual sound.

5. The script is written from left to right.

6. Brahmi characters are primarily consonant-vowel combinations, known as "aksharas."

7. Vowels in Brahmi can be represented by diacritical marks placed above, below, before,
or after the consonant.

8. Brahmi has a set of basic consonants that can be modified to represent different
sounds by adding additional strokes or diacritical marks.

9. The script is notable for its uniformity and simplicity compared to earlier writing
systems in India.

10. Brahmi was used extensively in inscriptions on pillars, rocks, and cave walls
throughout ancient India.

11. As the script spread, regional variations developed, leading to the evolution of scripts

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such as Devanagari, Bengali, and Tamil.

12. The script played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism and Jainism, as many
early Buddhist texts were written in Brahmi.

13. The Ashoka inscriptions, dating from the 3rd century BCE, are some of the most
famous examples of Brahmi script.

14. Over time, Brahmi evolved into several different scripts, including Gupta, Siddham,
and Sharada.

15. The script fell out of widespread use by the 6th century CE but continued to be used
for certain purposes, such as religious texts and inscriptions.

16. The decipherment of Brahmi in the 19th century by James Prinsep and others played
a crucial role in understanding ancient Indian history and literature.

17. Brahmi is the ancestor of most modern scripts used in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and
Tibet.

18. The script influenced the development of writing systems in neighboring regions,
including the Kharosthi script in Central Asia.

19. Brahmi is considered a sacred script by some communities and is still used in
religious contexts in parts of India.

20. The UNESCO has recognized the importance of the Brahmi script by including it in
the Memory of the World Register to preserve its legacy.

Thankyou

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