Unicode Block - Kaithi
Kaithi is a historical script used primarily for writing administrative, legal, and commercial documents in northern India, particularly in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, from the 16th to the early 20th century. Its letters are characterized by a distinct, cursive style with a horizontal top line, and it was commonly written with a reed pen on paper or palm leaves. The script was widely employed for languages such as Bhojpuri, Magahi, and Maithili, serving as a more accessible alternative to the more formal Devanagari in everyday record keeping. Though largely replaced by Devanagari in modern times, Kaithi remains important for reading colonial-era records and historical manuscripts, and its encoded characters support accurate digital representation and scholarly research.