Khojki Unicode Script

Khojki is a historical South Asian script predominantly used by the Khoja community, particularly for recording Ismaili religious texts. Emerging in the Indian subcontinent, this script played a crucial role within the Sindh region and surrounding areas in the spread and preservation of Nizari Ismaili literature. Khojki is inherently an abugida, meaning that each character represents a consonant accompanied by an inherent vowel sound, with modifications needed to express other vowels. The script's lineage is believed to be linked to the Brahmi script, sharing similarities with other South Asian scripts like Devanagari and Gujarati. However, Khojki developed distinct features that allowed it to effectively capture the phonetic nuances of its linguistic context.

The utilization of Khojki expanded beyond religious literature, encompassing various records such as poetry, philosophy, and community documentation. The script itself is characterized by its flowing, calligraphic style, which adapted over time to meet the cultural and practical needs of its users. Aphorisms and teachings from revered figures were transcribed using Khojki, thereby sustaining the doctrinal heritage of the community across generations. Despite its historical importance, the script gradually diminished in usage with the advent of colonial influence and the adoption of more dominant scripts like Gujarati. Today, Khojki stands as a testament to the rich linguistic and cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent, with efforts being made to digitally preserve and encode it within the Unicode Standard to ensure its lasting relevance and accessibility.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the 'Khojki' unicode script category. Currently there are 65 characters in this category.