U+11340 "𑍀" Grantha Vowel Sign Ii Unicode Character

U+11340 "𑍀" Grantha Vowel Sign Ii is a combining diacritical mark used in the Grantha script, an ancient writing system historically employed in South India for writing Sanskrit and Tamil. This character represents the long vowel "ii," equivalent to the Sanskrit vowel ī, and is placed above or attached to a consonant symbol to modify its inherent vowel sound. As part of the Grantha block in the Unicode standard, it supports the digital representation and preservation of this classical script, which was notably utilized for manuscripts and inscriptions in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.