Palaeographic Perspectives on Modi Script: Part 1 – Script Confusions
Abstract This paper examines a paleographic challenge in Modi script, where the fluidity of handwriting often blurs the distinction between characters. By analyzing an example in which the consonant kha is rendered almost identically to the vowel ā, the study highlights how scribal inconsistencies complicate interpretation. Such confusion demonstrates the need for readers to rely not only on graphic comparison within a manuscript but also on contextual knowledge of Marathi vocabulary. The analysis underscores the importance of cross-referencing, linguistic intuition, and paleographic expertise when deciphering Modi documents. 👉 Click here to download the full research paper (PDF) — Karai, Kanchan Modi Script Transliterator & Researcher Citation Note: Readers and researchers are requested to cite this work as indicated below when referring to it in their publications. Suggested Citation (APA): Karai, Kanchan. (2025). Paleographic Perspectives on Modi Script: Part 1 – Scr...
