The Mahajani block contains characters used in the Mahajani script, which was historically used in northern India and Nepal for accounting and business purposes. The script is an abugida, with each consonant carrying an inherent vowel sound that can be modified with diacritics. The Mahajani script was primarily used by merchants and traders for keeping records and conducting business transactions. This block includes all the characters needed to write in Mahajani, reflecting its role in the commercial history of the region..