Q. Who is credited with creating and popularizing the Modi script, the unique writing system for Marathi, during the 13th century?
Answer: Hemāḍpant
Notes: The Modi script was developed and promoted by Hemāḍpant, a minister during the Yadava Dynasty in the 13th century. He systematized it as the official script for Marathi administration, influencing Marathi literature and bureaucratic practices in Maharashtra.