Maitraka Script

The Maitraka script was an ancient writing system used by the Maitraka dynasty in western India around the 5th to 8th centuries CE. It was primarily employed for inscriptions and official documents in Sanskrit and Prakrit languages. The script evolved from earlier Brahmi scripts and is characterized by its rounded, flowing characters, making it distinct and recognizable. Understanding Maitraka script helps historians and linguists trace administrative, cultural, and artistic developments of that period, shedding light on the region’s history and the broader evolution of Indian writing systems.