Among them is Rajendra Dhume, driven by his passion for medieval Maratha history to learn the script. It is important to note that you will not find the Modi script in granth or books of literature, where beautiful writing was needed. Hemadri Pandit or Hemadpant, a minister of the Yadava dynasty of Devagiri, is also credited with founding the Modi script. Business is my bread and butter but history is my passion and I take out time to read Modi papers. I also teach Modi script at basic and advanced courses in universities and several institutions.

Source: Indian Express July 20, 2019 23:15 UTC