Nastaliq was

1. The question asks for the definition of Nastaliq. 2. Nastaliq (Nastaʿlīq) is one of the main calligraphic hands used in writing the Perso-Arabic script. 3. It developed in Persia in the 14th and 15th centuries and became the preferred style for writing Persian poetry and literature. 4. It was widely used in medieval India under the influence of Persian culture during the Sultanate and Mughal periods, particularly for manuscripts and official documents written in Persian or Urdu. 5. Therefore, Nastaliq was a Persian script (style of script) used in medieval India.