Ahom Unicode Block

The Ahom Unicode block is a range of code points in the Unicode Standard dedicated to the script used historically by the Ahom people of Assam, in Northeastern India. This script is emblematic of the Ahom language, which originated from the Tai group of languages and was used by the Ahom kingdom, which ruled the region for nearly six centuries. The block is part of the effort to digitally preserve and promote the extensive linguistic heritage of the Ahom community, whose script has seen diminishing use over time, supplanted by other scripts and languages in the region. This Unicode block provides a means to represent Ahom text on modern digital devices, ensuring the script's continued existence and facilitating academic, cultural, and linguistic research.

Within the Ahom Unicode block, code points are allocated to represent various characters, including consonants, vowels, numerals, and modifiers used in the Ahom script. This enables the encoding of traditional manuscripts and contemporary textual content in digital form. By integrating the Ahom script into the Unicode Standard, scholars and enthusiasts can engage with historical manuscripts from the Ahom kingdom, contributing to the revival and appreciation of Ahom cultural identity. Additionally, having a standardized digital encoding system aids in the educational efforts and in the production of digital tools and resources, such as fonts and input methods, thereby fostering a renewed interest and grassroots movements for cultural preservation and revitalization.

View a range of fonts that support the Ahom block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Ahom unicode block. Currently there are 65 characters in this block.