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.

Medieval Paleography and Scripts

UPSC Archival Analysis

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

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.

Exam Year

1995

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MAR_1995_37 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India