This study traces the development of the Kharoṣṭhī script primarily through
the data made available by the recent discoveries of Kharoṣṭhī manuscripts.
Epigraphic and numismatic sources are also taken into account to fill in the gaps
in the history of the script.
Part one summarizes opinions on the development of this writing system, and presents
a new hypothesis. Foot marks, which are characteristic of many letters in the script have been
presented systematically. This is followed by a description of the writing tools used to write the manuscripts.
In part two, all of the individual signs of the script are discribed and illustrated at various stages
of development.
An appendix includes detailed charts illustrating the full range of signs used in several of the
most important manuscripts.