South Asian scripts are writing systems used in the countries of the South Asian region, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. These scripts are primarily derived from the ancient Brahmi script and are used to write various languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Urdu. Each script has unique characteristics, including its structure and phonetic representation. Some of the most prominent South Asian scripts include Devanagari, used for languages like Sanskrit and Hindi, and Gurmukhi, used for Punjabi. Other scripts, such as Tamil and Bengali, have distinct forms and are integral to their respective cultures and literary traditions. These scripts play a crucial role in preserving the linguistic diversity of the region.