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Telugu Script

Telugu script is a southern Indic writing system used for Telugu and recognised for its rounded letter forms and extensive literary use.

Key points

  • Used for the Telugu language
  • Long manuscript and inscriptional history
  • Widely used in education, media and digital publishing
Sources and verification
  1. [1] Sahitya Akademi – Indian Languages and Literature — Sahitya Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India Government Institution Portal View source

Last verified: 25/10/2026