Questions and Answers
What are the three broad styles in which Hindi literature is composed?
Gadya (prose), Padya (poetry), and Campū (Prosimetrum)
In terms of historical development, how many prominent forms (genres) is Hindi literature broadly classified into?
Five
Which register of Hindustani written in the Devanagari script is sometimes regarded as the only basis of modern literature in Hindi?
Modern Standard Hindi
In which languages were the earliest forms of Hindi literature attested?
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Which dialects were used for producing Hindi literature?
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Study Notes
Hindi Literature
- Hindi literature is composed in three broad styles.
- Hindi literature is broadly classified into four prominent forms (genres) in terms of historical development.
Historical Development
- The earliest forms of Hindi literature were attested in Apabhramsha, Sanskrit, and Prakrit languages.
Script and Register
- The Khari Boli register of Hindustani written in the Devanagari script is sometimes regarded as the only basis of modern literature in Hindi.
Dialects
- Hindi literature was produced using dialects such as Braj, Awadhi, and Khari Boli.
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Test your knowledge of Hindi literature with this quiz. Explore the rich literary traditions of Hindi languages, including poetry in Awadhi, Magadhi, Ardhamagadhi, and Marwari.
