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Which ancient Indian script was written right-to-left? — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1997

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Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left?

  1. Brahmi
  2. Nandnagari
  3. Sharada
  4. 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
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