Why was the Modi script developed?

It was developed as a shorthand version of the script to help administrative officials write faster when recording complex revenue data.

The Modi Script: Language of Maratha Records (1995 PYQ)

ID: MED_MAR_1995_37 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

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

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The Modi script was a cursive writing system used for the official administrative and revenue documents of the Maratha Empire. It was the standard script for Marathi paperwork during the Peshwa era.