The Writing chapter outlines the numerous scripts used in Ancient India. An 'epigraphy' activity allows users to investigate one of the undeciphered Indus scripts.

The home page outlines the different types of script that were used in Ancient India. It highlights the development of writing for different purposes - religious texts, official documents and royal inscriptions.

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The story tells the true story of how Panini developed and simplified the sacred language of the Brahmins.

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The user can explore an epigrapher's desk. They can see what different types of evidence epigraphers have to work with. They are shown examples of objects with both deciphered and undeciphered text.

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This activity allows users to investigate one of the undeciphered Indus scripts. They must evaluate the different symbols and decide whether these are completely new or have the same meaning as others. The opinion of three 'experts' can be sought on the decisions the user makes. However, the advice they give is rarely unanimous.

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