Write a brief history of type foundry in the Indian context.
JaojeeDadajee established the Nirnayasagar Type Foundry, Nirnayasagar Printing Press and Nirnayasagar Publishing House. This fabulous institution was the centre of scholarly linguistic activities that were guided by Sanskrit scholars and shastras. The publications printed in Sanskrit by this institution are still marked as the most authentic printed editions of ancient Indian texts all over the world. Aaru, a punchcutter was at the helm of type design activity at the institute. The efforts of JaojeeDadajee and Aaru created an unparalleled instance of a type of family which comprised various weights and variations in early 19th century.
