Pallava script

The Pallava script is an ancient Indian writing system developed by the Pallava dynasty around the 4th to 9th centuries CE. It is a brahmic script used mainly for inscriptions in southern India and Sri Lanka. Known for its elegant, rounded characters, it served as a foundation for many South and Southeast Asian scripts, influencing scripts like Thai, Khmer, and Sinhala. Pallava script was used to write Sanskrit and Tamil and played a pivotal role in the development of regional writing styles, helping preserve historical records, religious texts, and inscriptions that offer insights into ancient Indian culture and history.