History of Hindi Language
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हिंदी भाषा का उद्गम संस्कृत भाषा से हुआ है।

वैदिक

भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस ने हिंदुस्तानी भाषा को बढ़ावा दिया, जो हिंदी और उर्दू का मिश्रण था।

एकीकृत

हिंदी भाषा का विकास प्राकृत, अर्धमागधी और मागधी भाषाओं से हुआ है।

मध्य

हिंदी भाषा को ब्रिटिश शासन के दौरान हिंदुओं की भाषा माना जाता था।

<p>बढ़ावा</p> Signup and view all the answers

हिंदी भाषा भारत के लगभग 25% लोगों की मातृभाषा है।

<p>केवल</p> Signup and view all the answers

ब्रिटिश ने हिंदी को हिंदू राष्ट्रवाद को मजबूत करने के लिए एक साधन के रूप में प्रोत्साहित किया।

<p>विभाजन-और-शासन</p> Signup and view all the answers

1937 में Wardha योजना की कार्यान्वयन में किस भाषा को माध्यम के रूप में स्वीकार किया गया?

<p>हिंदुस्तानी</p> Signup and view all the answers

मुस्लिम लीग ने किस भाषा को एक अलग भाषा के रूप में महत्वपूर्ण घोषित किया?

<p>उर्दू</p> Signup and view all the answers

स्वतंत्रता के बाद, किस भाषा को 'संस्कृतिकरण' किया गया?

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______ को किस भाषा में 'अरबीकरण' किया गया?

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कौन-कौन सी भाषाएं भारतीय राष्ट्रीय एकता बनाए रखने के लिए ______ को प्रोत्साहित करने के लिए विचार-विमर्श किया?

<p>हिंदी</p> Signup and view all the answers

किसने स्थानीय संस्कृतियों को सुरक्षित करने के लिए क्षेत्रीय भाषाओं को संरक्षित करने के लिए विचार-विमर्श किया?

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Study Notes

History of the Hindi Language

The Hindi language is widely spoken across northern India and parts of Nepal. It belongs to the Indo-European family of languages and shares a significant amount of vocabulary with other languages within this family, such as English and German. Hindi has a vast range of dialects, of which Braj, Avadhi, Bundeli, Bagheli, and Bhili are notable examples. Additionally, there are numerous regional languages in India, including Bengali, Telugu, Malayalam, Assamese, Oriya, Gujarati, and Maithili.

Origin of Hindi

Historically, Hindi evolved from the Sanscrit language, which itself developed from the Vedic period. Over time, various grammatical changes occurred, leading to the creation of Prakrit, Ardhamagadhi, and Magadhi. Subsequently, Sanskrit literature influenced the emergence of Middle Hindi and Modern Hindi.

During the British rule in India, Hindi gained prominence and was considered the language of Hindus. This perception persisted even though Hindi is the mother tongue of only approximately 25% of Indians. The British used the divide-and-rule policy to promote Hindi as a tool for solidifying Hindu nationalism against the declining Mughal elites.

In the early stages of the Indian freedom struggle, the Indian National Congress sought to promote a unified language called Hindustani, which combined elements of Hindi and Urdu. This hybrid language aimed to bridge the divide between Hindus and Muslims by providing a shared linguistic identity. However, the implementation of the Wardha Scheme of Education in 1937, which advocated for Hindustani as the medium of instruction, faced opposition. The Muslim League criticized the scheme and promoted Urdu as a distinct language important to the Indian Muslim community.

Post-independence, attempts to "Sanskritize" Hindi and "Arabize" Urdu led to further polarization between the two languages, contributing to the division of Hindi and Urdu speakers along religious lines.

Hindi vs. Regional Languages

Alongside the promotion of Hindi, there were debates over whether Hindi should replace regional languages or be used alongside them. Some argued for promoting Hindi to maintain national unity, while others argued for preserving regional languages to protect local cultures. Ultimately, a compromise was reached, recognizing both Hindi and English as official languages of India.

Today, Hindi is recognized as a convenient means of communication among diverse linguistic groups in India. Despite being considered a dominant language, Hindi remains one piece of the larger linguistic puzzle that includes numerous dialects, regional languages, and non-native speakers who predominantly rely on English for formal communication.

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Explore the historical evolution of the Hindi language from its origins in Sanskrit to its development during the British colonial period and post-independence era. Learn about the influences of Sanskrit literature, British policies, and debates over Hindi's relationship with regional languages and Urdu.

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