Urdu is set in Nastaliq, which slopes and overlaps letters in a way that breaks most recognition engines. Madrasa certificates, Urdu newspapers, J&K and Telangana government notices and waqf board records are nearly all scanned, and right to left handling matters as much as the script itself.
When to use this
Common inputs: madrasa and board certificates, Urdu newspaper archives, J&K and Telangana official notices, waqf board documents, Urdu literary and religious texts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nastaliq harder to recognise than Naskh?
Considerably. Nastaliq cascades letters diagonally and overlaps them, so word boundaries are ambiguous in a way Naskh avoids. Expect more corrections on Nastaliq print, and prefer the cleanest scan you have.
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