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The Pallava Grantha script, developed in 6th-9th century CE, influenced the writing systems of Southeast Asian languages like _____ and Thai.

  1. Khmer
  2. Burmese
  3. Vietnamese
  4. Indonesian

Answer: Khmer

Pallava Grantha script spread to Southeast Asia via trade and cultural exchange, influencing Khmer (Cambodia), Mon (Myanmar), and early Thai scripts. This demonstrates India's soft power in ancient Asian literacy traditions.

Topic Ancient Scripts - Pallava Grantha
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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