Scripts In Ancient India Brahmi And Kharosthi
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📊 Comparative Table
| Feature | Brahmi | Kharosthi |
|---|---|---|
| Time Period | 3rd century BCE – 5th century CE | 4th century BCE – 3rd century CE |
| Direction | Left to right | Right to left |
| Origin | Possibly Semitic or indigenous | Derived from Aramaic |
| Region | Pan-Indian | Gandhara (NW India) |
| Languages | Sanskrit, Prakrit, Pali | Gandhari Prakrit, Sanskrit |
| Legacy | Mother of most Indian scripts | Limited regional influence |