What is the main physical difference between Brahmi and Kharoshthi?

Brahmi is written from left to right (like modern scripts), while Kharoshthi is written from right to left.

Mauryan Epigraphy

UPSC Archival Analysis

Ashokan inscriptions in the North-Western region (near Peshawar) were written in the Kharoshthi script. Other parts of India used the Brahmi script.

Exam Year

2021

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2021_207 Ref: Standard Educational Reference