Tirhuta script is used to write which language?

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Correct answer: b) Maithili. The Tirhuta or Maithili script was the primary historical script for the Maithili language, as well as one of the historical scripts for Sanskrit. It is believed to have originated in the 10th century CE. It is very similar to Bengali–Assamese script, with most consonants being effectively identical in appearance. Before 14th CE, Tirhuta was exclusively used to write Sanskrit, later Maithili was written in this script. The 2003 inclusion of Maithili in the VIIIth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, having accorded official recognition to it as a language independent of Hindi. Hence, the correct answer is Option B i.e Maithili.

Tirhuta script is used to write which language?

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