Kharoshthi Unicode Characters page 1

The Kharoshthi block contains characters used in the Kharoshthi script, which was used for writing Gandhari, Sanskrit, and other languages in the northwestern regions of ancient India and Central Asia from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. The script is written from right to left and was primarily used in Buddhist texts and inscriptions. This block is essential for the study of ancient texts and inscriptions from the region, providing insights into early Buddhist culture and history..