Kharosthi numbers

1. What is Kharosthi numerals?
2. How many letters are there in Kharosthi script?
3. How was the Kharosthi script read?
4. What is Kharosthi inscription?

What is Kharosthi numerals?

Numerals. Kharosthi included a set of numerals that are reminiscent of Roman numerals. The system is based on an additive and a multiplicative principle, but does not have the subtractive feature used in the Roman numeral system.

How many letters are there in Kharosthi script?

It was called Bactrian Pahlavi by James Prinsep as it was found on various Bactrian coins. James Princep deciphered 11 out of the 12 letters of Kharosthi script, rest were done by C. Lassen, A.

How was the Kharosthi script read?

The Kharosthi script was deciphered by James Prinsep as well through coins in the 19th century. Indo-Greek coins contain the names of lords written in Greek and Kharosthi scripts.

What is Kharosthi inscription?

The Kharosthi script is an ancient script used in ancient Gandhara. It is a sister script of Brahmi and was deciphered by James Princep again. Kharosthi is mostly written right to left but some inscriptions also show the left to right direction of Kharosthi.