Anga Lipi (𑂃𑂁𑂏) was a historical writing system.[1] The Anga Lipi finds its mention in the Buddhist text "Lalitvistar" which says Anga lipi was among the 64 scripts known to Lord Budhha.[2]
| Anga Lipi | |
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| Direction | Left-to-right  |
Etymology and history
editThe Anga Script is mentioned in an ancient Sanskrit language Buddhist book, the Lalitavistara, which names Anga Lipi relatively early in the list of 64 scripts known to the Buddha. Arthur Coke Burnell thought that some of the sixty-four scripts mentioned in the Lalitavistara were mythical, but he considered some, including Dravid, Anga and Banga, to be real, though not appearing as distinct alphabets until the 9th or 10th century CE.[3] (Burnell regarded this passage as a late interpolation.)
Characteristics and comparison
editAnga Lipi and Bengali script might have been derived from Brahmic, with some regional characteristics.[4] This supports the belief that the development of local characteristics in alphabets was continuing from earlier times.[5]
It reflects the early development of local variants of Indian alphabets.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Olivelle, Patrick (2006). Between the empires: society in India 300 BCE to 400 CE. Oxford University: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-530532-9.
- ^ Aligarh, A. M. U., An Inquiry into Negation(s) in Scripts: A Comparative Study.
- ^ Coke Burnell, Arthur (1878). Elements of South-Indian Palaeography. London: Trübner & Co. p. 52.
- ^ Sircar, D.C. (1986). Journal of ancient Indian history. University of Calcutta, Dept. of Ancient Indian History and Culture.
- ^ K.L.M., Firma (2002). The people and culture of Bengal, a study in origins.
- ^ K.L.M., Firma (2002). The people and culture of Bengal, a study in origins.
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