The Brahmi script was a writing system that was widely used in ancient India. Try to learn more about this script Class 7

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The Brahmi script was a writing system that was widely used in ancient India. Try to learn more about this script Class 7

The Brahmi script was a writing system that was widely used in ancient India. Try to learn more about this script, taking help from your teacher wherever required. Create a small project and include what you have learnt about Brahmi. Class 7

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  1. Brahmi is one of the oldest writing systems in ancient India.
  2. Usage: It was widely used for writing various languages, including Prakrit, during the Maurya Empire including in Ashokan inscriptions.
  3. Significance: Brahmi is considered the mother of many Indian scripts, like Devanagri, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Tamil, etc.
  4. Characteristics: The script is known for its unique symbols and characters represent a consonant with an inherent vowel.
  5. Historical Importance: Inscriptions in Brahmi, like Aśhoka's edicts, helped communicate important messages to the people.

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