CE. The oldest modern manuscript has been dated to the end of the 16th century CE. Two varieties are found in modern era Grantha texts: the 'Brahmanic' or square form used by Hindus, and the 'Jain' or round form used by Jains.

Modern Grantha

The Grantha script has evolved over time, and shares similarities with the modern Tamil Script.

Consonants

As in other Brahmic scripts Grantha consonant signs have an inherent vowel, typically corresponding

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