The Ashokan Edicts, dating back to the 3rd century BCE, are the earliest known examples of Brahmi script.

Brahmi script was primarily inscribed on stone, making it durable and long-lasting.

Brahmi script is written from left to right, uses diacritical marks to indicate vowels, and includes independent vowel symbols.

Brahmi script was primarily used from the 3rd century BCE to the 4th century CE.

There are three major variants of Brahmi script: Northern Brahmi, Southern Brahmi, and Eastern Brahmi.

Brahmi script is the ancestor of most modern Indian scripts, was used to record early Indian literature, and played a crucial role in the spread of Buddhism and Jainism.

The Anuradhapura Inscription is an example of a Brahmi inscription found in Sri Lanka.

Brahmi script is the earliest known writing system in India, provides insights into ancient Indian history and culture, and facilitated the spread of knowledge and ideas across the subcontinent.

The Dvaravati Inscription is an example of a Brahmi inscription found in Southeast Asia.

Brahmi script is the earliest known writing system in India, provides insights into the evolution of Indian scripts, and facilitated the study of ancient Indian languages.

The Kharoshthi Inscription is an example of a Brahmi inscription found in Central Asia.

Brahmi script provides insights into ancient Indian history and culture, helps in dating archaeological sites and artifacts, and facilitates the study of ancient Indian trade and commerce.

Chinese Buddhist Texts contain examples of Brahmi inscriptions found in East Asia.

Brahmi script provides insights into ancient Indian coinage, helps in identifying and dating ancient Indian coins, and facilitates the study of ancient Indian economic history.