In today's world, Laṇḍā scripts is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Since its emergence, Laṇḍā scripts has generated debate, interest and curiosity in different areas of society. As time progresses, Laṇḍā scripts continues to be relevant and influential in people's lives, which has prompted many to explore its different aspects and dimensions. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Laṇḍā scripts and try to shed light on its importance and impact on today's society.
The Laṇḍā scripts (from the term laṇḍā meaning "without a tail"), is a Punjabi word used to refer to writing systems used in Punjab and nearby parts of North India. In Sindhi, it was known as 'Waniko' or 'Baniyañ'. It is distinct from the Lahnda language varieties, which used to be called Western Punjabi.
There are at least ten ancient scripts that were classified as Laṇḍā scripts. They were often used as the mercantile scripts of the Punjab region. 5 of them have enough information to be supported in Unicode.
Gurmukhī is used for Punjabi and sometimes for Sindhi. It evolved from Laṇḍā and is the only major Landa script in modern day usage.
^Pollock, Sheldon; Raghunathan, Arvind (2003). Literary Cultures in History: Reconstructions from South Asia. University of California Press. p. 623. ISBN9780520228214.