Question

why were manuscripts not widely used in India before the age of print ????​

Answer 1

the manuscript was not used widely in everyday life prior to the age of print in India: 1. The manuscripts were delicate material thus could be destroyed by regular handling. ... Carrying manuscripts everywhere was also not possible thus the sphere for its circulation remained limited

Answer 2

Answer:

Before the invention or rather introduction of printing press in India, manuscripts were handwritten and that also in certain specific languages such as Sanskrit. Therefore, it was not of much use to the wide masses who knew only the vernacular languages. Also, hand-writing a manuscripts was a difficult job in itself and therefore other methods such as inscriptions and coins were preferred by the Indian Kings and rulers. Hope this helps!