The 'Modi script' was employed in the documents of the:

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A. Wodeyars
B. Zamorins
C. Hoysalas
D. Marathas

Answer: Marathas

Option d is the correct answer. Modi was a script used to write Marathi. All administrative paperwork of the Peshwas was carried out in the Modi script. It was mainly used in maintaining the revenue and administrative records. Modi script is also known as Mudiya. Today, Marathi is written only in Devanagri.

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