Which ancient Indian script was written right-to-left? — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1997
Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left?
- Brahmi
- Nandnagari
- Sharada
- Kharoshti
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- The Kharosthi script evolved from the Aramaic script, which was widely used in the Achaemenid Persian Empire. Similar to Aramaic, Kharosthi was written from right to left.
Answer: (d) Kharosthi script
