Clarify any three features of handwritten manuscripts in India before the age of Print.
Features of handwritten manuscripts in India:
- India had a very rich and old tradition of handwritten manuscripts in Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian as well as in various vernacular languages.
- Manuscripts were copied on palm leaves or on handmade paper.
- Pages were sometimes beautifully illustrated.
- They would be either pressed between wooden covers or sewn together to ensure preservation.