Modi Unicode Characters page 1

The Modi block contains characters used in the Modi script, which was used for writing the Marathi language spoken in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The script is an abugida, with each consonant carrying an inherent vowel sound that can be modified with diacritics. The Modi script was widely used in administrative and legal documents from the 17th to the 19th centuries, during the Maratha Empire and under British rule. This block includes all the characters needed to write in Modi, reflecting its historical significance in the administration and literary traditions of Maharashtra..