Takri Unicode Block

The Unicode block "Takri" is a collection of characters that represent the traditional script known as Takri, which has historical significance in northern India. Takri, also referred to as ṭākarī, has its roots in the Brahmic script family and was primarily used for writing several North Indian languages, including Dogri, Kishtwari, and the Chamiyali dialect. The script was widely prevalent in regions such as Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand and played a crucial role in the administration and literary expressions before the adoption of the Devanagari script. The Unicode block designated for Takri spans the hexadecimal range from U+11680 to U+116CF, featuring a comprehensive collection of characters, including consonants, vowels, signs, and numerals that enable the digital encoding of texts written in this ancient script.

The encoding of the Takri script into Unicode was a significant step towards preserving and revitalizing the script, allowing for its utilization in digital texts, fonts, and keypads, thereby aiding in linguistic and cultural preservation. This inclusion facilitates scholarly research, the production of educational material, and the creation of digital content in the Takri script, making it accessible to a global audience. The block specifically addresses the needs of historians, linguists, and digital humanists, ensuring that ancient texts can be rendered accurately and that modern applications can support the diversity of scripts used historically across the Indian subcontinent. By making Takri part of the Unicode Standard, it opens up opportunities for communities connected to these linguistic traditions to keep their heritage alive and relevant in today's digital world.

View a range of fonts that support the Takri block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Takri unicode block. Currently there are 68 characters in this block.