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Articles by Mayank Vahia, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

Segmentation of Indus Texts

Nisha Yadav

A statistical analysis by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Team. >

A Statistical Approach for Pattern Search in Indus Writing

Nisha Yadav

The first of a continuing series of articles by scientists at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) undertaking a scientific analysis of Indus sign patterns. >

Reconstructing the History of Harappan Civilization

Mayank Vahia

A detailed analysis of the evolution of Indus Civilization based on a compilation of the latest scientific data by experts. >

Indus Script: A Study of its Sign Design

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Nisha Yadav

A recent essay on the structural design of signs in the Indus script by experts at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. >

Statistical Analysis of the Indus Script Using n-Grams

Nisha Yadav

Building on previous statistical approaches, the application of tools like n-gram Markov chains to analyze the syntax of the Indus script and form the basis for the development of a stochastic grammar to explore the syntax of the Indus script in greater detail. >

Harappa Weights

Nisha Yadav

A statistical analysis of commonly found Indus weights, which seem to be in the ratio, 3000:1600: 300: 200: 150: 60: 32: 16: 8: 4: 2: 1. >

Indus Script and Indus Culture

Mayank Vahia

A succinct summary of some of the features and nature of the ancient Indus script by three Indian scholars who have spent a great part of their careers investigating it. Presented at the International Conference on Indus Script at Mohenjo Daro in January 2020, points are listed as clear statements that can help others puzzled by the script, or who wish to attempt or consider other approaches to "deciphering" the script. >

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