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Where is Standard Hindi commonly spoken?

Standard Hindi is commonly spoken chiefly in North India.

What is Hindi's official status in the Government of India?

Hindi is one of the two official languages of the Government of India, along with English.

What script is Hindi written in?

Hindi is written in the Devanagari script.

What is the linguistic influence on Hindi?

Hindi has been described as a standardised and Sanskritised register of the Hindustani language, which itself is based primarily on the Khariboli dialect of Delhi and neighbouring areas of North India. Signup and view all the answers

In how many states is Hindi an official language?

Hindi is an official language in nine states and three union territories and an additional official language in three other states. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Narsinh Mehta?

Narsinh Mehta was a 15th-century poet-saint of Gujarat, India, honored as the first poet, or Adi Kavi, of the Gujarati language. Signup and view all the answers

What community did Narsinh Mehta belong to?

Narsinh Mehta was a member of the Nagar Brahman community. Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Narsinh Mehta's poetic works?

Narsinh Mehta dedicated his life to composing poetic works described as bhakti, or devotion towards Krishna. Signup and view all the answers

Which composition of Narsinh Mehta was Mahatma Gandhi's favorite?

Vaishnav Jan To was Mahatma Gandhi's favorite composition of Narsinh Mehta. Signup and view all the answers

How long have Narsinh Mehta's bhajans remained popular?

His bhajans have remained popular in Gujarat and Rajasthan for over 5 centuries. Signup and view all the answers

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