2. AAT
  3. Scripts
  4. Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿ)
Title

ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿ

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿ)

Kannaḍa lipi

Kannada

DescriptionKannada 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)