10th Class Social Science Print Culture and the Modern World Question Bank Short Answer Type Questions - Print Culture and the Modern World

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    How did the ancient Indian copy and preserve manuscripts?

    Answer:

    India had a very rich and old tradition of handwritten manuscripts in Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic and in various vernacular languages.
    Manuscripts were written on palm or on handmade paper.
    Pages were often beautifully illustrated with calligraphy.
    These were either pressed between wooden covers or sewn together to ensure preservation.
     


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