International Workshop: Scholars and Students to Learn Brahmi Script Alphabet Together

Shimla, November 22: The first international workshop on the Brahmi script is being organized in the state, where participants from various 23 universities worldwide and 27 colleges in the state are taking part both online and offline.

The international workshop on the Brahmi script commenced at the State Museum in Shimla, organized jointly by the State Museum Shimla and Government College Dhami, Solan. The inauguration was done by renowned historian and archaeologist Prof. O.S. Handa. This workshop marks the first international event on the Brahmi script in the state, with participation from around 80 offline and 60 online modes, including eminent history teachers and archaeologists from reputed universities.

During the workshop, scholars and students researching history and Indian scripts will learn the alphabet and characters of the Brahmi script. The workshop aims to explore inscriptions related to ancient Indian history on Brahmi script and promote the study and dissemination of Brahmi script records in South Asia. The Principal of Government College Dhami, Dr. Jnesh Kapoor, and the Director of Himachal State Museum, Dr. Hari Chauhan, welcomed the chief guest for the main date and the first-day keynote speaker, Prof. Suchandra Ghosh from Hyderabad University and former director of the Archaeological Survey of India, T.S. Ravi Shankar.

Enthusiasm was observed among the participants for the international workshop. Prof. Suchandra Ghosh provided detailed information about the Brahmi script and its inscriptions found in South and North India. He elaborated on the work done on Brahmi script inscriptions and its outreach in South Asia. Prof. T.S. Ravi Shankar, in his address, discussed the origin and development of the Brahmi script and emphasized its significance in the study of history. He briefed the participants about the characters and alphabet of the Brahmi script.

Dr. Kishori Lal Chandel, the Secretary of the workshop organizing committee, informed that on the first day, participating students and researchers were introduced to the alphabet. He stated that by gaining knowledge of the alphabet and script, history scholars and students could decipher many mysteries of history by reading inscriptions found in this script. This is the primary objective of organizing this workshop.