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हिंदी का आरम्भ किसके साथ हुआ था?
हिंदी का आरम्भ किसके साथ हुआ था?
वैदिक काल के दौरान क्या हुआ था?
वैदिक काल के दौरान क्या हुआ था?
मुगलकाल (16वीं - 18वीं सदी) में कौन-कौन से अलग-अलग साहित्यिक रूपों के विकास हुआ?
मुगलकाल (16वीं - 18वीं सदी) में कौन-कौन से अलग-अलग साहित्यिक रूपों के विकास हुआ?
Dakhni किस समृद्धि से प्रभावित होकर विकसित हुआ?
Dakhni किस समृद्धि से प्रभावित होकर विकसित हुआ?
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किसके प्रमुख प्रमुख 'Zaban-e-Urdū' के रूप में 'Urdu_' का पहला परिचायक हुआ?
किसके प्रमुख प्रमुख 'Zaban-e-Urdū' के रूप में 'Urdu_' का पहला परिचायक हुआ?
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हिंदी का संस्कृत से कैसे संबंध है?
हिंदी का संस्कृत से कैसे संबंध है?
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किसने ब्रिटिश शासन और उसकी शैक्षिक व्यवस्थाओं का प्रतिक्रिया में क्लासिकल भारतीय संस्कृति को पुनर्जीवित करने के प्रति ध्यान केंद्रित किया?
किसने ब्रिटिश शासन और उसकी शैक्षिक व्यवस्थाओं का प्रतिक्रिया में क्लासिकल भारतीय संस्कृति को पुनर्जीवित करने के प्रति ध्यान केंद्रित किया?
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कौन-कौन से स्क्रिप्ट प्रमुख हिंदी भाषा को प्रतिनिधित कर सकते हैं, भारतीय संविधान के अनुसार?
कौन-कौन से स्क्रिप्ट प्रमुख हिंदी भाषा को प्रतिनिधित कर सकते हैं, भारतीय संविधान के अनुसार?
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कौन-कौन से क्षेत्रों में हिंदी के आधिकारिक स्क्रिप्ट के रूप में अपने स्थानीय वेरिएंट का उपयोग होता है?
कौन-कौन से क्षेत्रों में हिंदी के आधिकारिक स्क्रिप्ट के रूप में अपने स्थानीय वेरिएंट का उपयोग होता है?
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हिंदी की समृद्धि में किसने महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका-निभाई?
हिंदी की समृद्धि में किसने महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका-निभाई?
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Study Notes
Exploring Hindi's Colorful Tapestry of Language
With over 610 million native speakers worldwide, Hindi is one of India's most widely spoken languages. In this journey through time and linguistics, we'll delve into the rich history of this diverse tongue.
Early Origins: Sanskrit Roots & Middle Indo-Aryan Languages
Tracing its roots back thousands of years, Hindi developed from several ancient Middle Indo-Aryan dialects. These evolved alongside Old Persian, Pali, and Classical Prakrit — all derived from Sanskrit, the granddaddy of Indian classical languages. As trade routes expanded along with cultural exchanges during the Vedic period (circa 1500 BCE), numerous localism-influenced variations emerged, thus laying the foundation for modern, standardized Hindi.
Mughal Period (16th–18th Centuries): Urdu and Dakhini Formation
During the reign of the Mughals, Arabic and Persian influences came to dominate the courts, resulting in two significant developments. Firstly, many new vocabulary terms were integrated into what would eventually become Hindustani – a mix of Persian and various regional Indian languages. Secondly, the development of two distinct literary forms took place: Urdu (originally known as Zaban-e-Urdū or 'language of the camp'), which merged more heavily with Persian, and Dakhni, centered around Hyderabad and influenced by Deccani and Telugu elements.
British Era (Late 19th Century): Revival and Standardization
In response to British rule and colonial education systems, efforts towards reviving classical Indian culture led to increased attention being given to these historically important languages. A movement focused on establishing a formal script and unifying certain aspects of various local dialects commenced under the leadership of intellectuals like Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Swami Satyendranath Dasgupta, and others. This initiative paved the way for creating the Modern Standard Hindi that we know today, largely based upon the Khariboli dialect from Delhi and surrounding areas.
Post-Independent India (Present Day)
As per the Constitution of India, both Devanagari and Roman scripts can represent the official Hindi language. Although Devanagari remains most commonly used across Northern states, some regions employ their own local variants such as Kaithi, Malnad Kannada, Rajasthani, and Gujarati Devnagari. Additionally, a growing trend of incorporating English words due to technological advancements has seen an increase in code-switching between the three scripts.
Conclusion
The colorful tapestry of Hindi illustrates how social, political, and historical events have shaped its evolution. From its complex origins within ancient Middle Indo-Aryan dialects to becoming a cornerstone of postcolonial Indian identity, Hindi continues to showcase the vibrant heritage of the Subcontinent while simultaneously embracing contemporary innovations.
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Description
Explore the fascinating journey of Hindi language from its ancient Middle Indo-Aryan roots to the development of Modern Standard Hindi. Learn about the influences of Sanskrit, Persian, and regional dialects during different historical periods.
