Laṇḍā scripts
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The Laṇḍā scripts, from the term laṇḍā meaning "without a tail", is a Punjabi word used to refer to writing systems used in Punjab and adjoining areas.[2] In Sindhi, it was known as 'Wāṇiko' or 'Baniyañ'.[3]
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Laṇḍā scripts | |
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Script type | |
Time period | 10th-11th century CE |
Direction | Left-to-right |
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Parent systems | |
Child systems | Gurmukhi, Khojki, Khudabadi†, Mahajani, Multani†, others |
Sister systems | Takri script |
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For the proposed Western Punjabi linguistic group, see Lahnda.