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Syloti Nagri

Syloti Nagri is a Bengali alphabet and one of the four major scripts used in Bangladesh. It is also used in parts of India, particularly in the state of West Bengal. Syloti Nagri is derived from the Brahmi script and is thought to have been developed in the 12th or 13th century. The alphabet consists of 24 letters, which are divided into four groups of six letters each. The first group includes the letters that represent the basic sounds of Bengali, while the remaining three groups represent the sounds of Sanskrit, Arabic, and Persian. Syloti Nagri is typically written from left to right, but it can also be written from right to left. The alphabet is used to write Bengali, as well as a number of other languages, including Assamese, Nepali, and Sanskrit. In Bengali, Syloti Nagri is used to write both the spoken and literary forms of the language. Syloti Nagri is a relatively simple alphabet to learn, and it can be a useful tool for writers who wish to reach a Bengali audience. The alphabet is also used in a number of other languages, which can make it a valuable tool for writers who wish to reach a broader audience.

Script type

Alphasyllabic scripts

Script origin

Script code
Sylo
Numeric code
316