Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿ)

Title	ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿ Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿ) Kannaḍa lipi Kannada
Description	Kannada is a Brahmic abugida script evolved from Kadamba script (around 450 CE), used primarily for writing Kannada language. The modern form emerged during Chalukya dynasty (11th-12th c. CE) and flourished under Hoysala Empire (1026-1343 CE). Character ized by rounded letters suited for writing on palm leaves. Found extensively in Karnataka temple inscriptions, especially at Belur, Halebidu (UNESCO sites), and Vijayanagara monuments. The script influenced Telugu and Malayalam scripts significantly.
Script ID	`INHF-SCP-6204918573-00:00:20:02:01:26-KNDA`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/script/kannada
API URL	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/scripts/kannada`

Metadata

Script Family

Brahmic

Status

active

Direction

left-to-right

ISO 15924

Knda

Unicode Range

U+0C80–U+0CFF

Regions

Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh (historical)

Tamil Nadu (historical)

Maharashtra (some regions)

Time Periods

450 CE (Kadamba script origins)

7th-10th century CE (Chalukya period development)

11th-14th century CE (Hoysala period standardization)

14th-17th century CE (Vijayanagara period)

Modern period (post-17th century)

Dynasties

Kadamba (345-525 CE)

Chalukya (6th-12th c.)

Hoysala (1026-1343 CE)

Vijayanagara (1336-1646 CE)