Kadamba script

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The Kadamba script is the first writing system devised specifically for writing Kannada, and later adopted to write Telugu language. The Kadamba script is also known as Pre-Old-Kannada script. The Kadamba script is one of the oldest scripts of the southern group of writing systems that developed from the ancient Brahmi script. The Old Kannada script which evolved around 7th century is the continuation of the Kadamba script. This old kannada script was introduced to Telugu language by Eastern Chalukyas around 7th century.

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