U+116AE "𑚮" Takri Vowel Sign I Unicode Character

U+116AE "𑚮" Takri Vowel Sign I is a combining diacritical mark used in the Takri script, an abugida historically employed to write several languages of the Himalayan region, including Dogri, Kangri, and Chambyali. This vowel sign modifies a consonant character by adding the sound of the short vowel "i" after it, functioning as an independent grapheme that is placed above and to the left of the consonant it attaches to. As part of the Unicode Standard since version 13.0, it enables the accurate digital representation and preservation of texts in the Takri script, supporting the documentation and revitalization of the linguistic heritage of northern South Asia.