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Match the historical period with the development of Hindi:
Match the historical period with the development of Hindi:
10th-14th century = Hindi emerged from Apabhramsha dialect of Prakrit 14th-16th century = Hindi became the language of the common people 16th-18th century = Hindi and Hindavi coexisted 18th-20th century = Hindi and Urdu emerged as distinct languages
Match the poets who contributed to the development of Hindi:
Match the poets who contributed to the development of Hindi:
Kabir = Bhakti movement Tulsidas = Mughal period Ravidas = Bhakti movement Amir Khusrau = Mughal period
Match the script associated with Hindi:
Match the script associated with Hindi:
Devanagari = Hindi Persian = Urdu Arabic = Urdu Nastaliq = Urdu
Match the language with its association during the British Colonial Period:
Match the language with its association during the British Colonial Period:
Match the language with its status after Independence:
Match the language with its status after Independence:
Match the influence on Hindi during the Early Development period:
Match the influence on Hindi during the Early Development period:
Match the language with its usage during the Mughal Period:
Match the language with its usage during the Mughal Period:
Match the language with its association with national identity:
Match the language with its association with national identity:
Match the period when Hindi became the language of the common people:
Match the period when Hindi became the language of the common people:
Match the language with its symbolic representation during the British Colonial Period:
Match the language with its symbolic representation during the British Colonial Period:
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Study Notes
Historical Development of Hindi and Hindavi
Early Development (10th-14th century)
- Hindi emerged from the Apabhramsha dialect of Prakrit, which was spoken in northern India
- Influenced by Persian and Arabic, leading to the development of Hindavi
- Hindavi was the lingua franca of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire
Bhakti Movement (14th-16th century)
- Bhakti poets, such as Kabir and Ravidas, contributed to the development of Hindi
- Use of Hindi in devotional poetry and songs helped popularize the language
- Hindavi became a symbol of rebellion against the aristocratic Persian-speaking elite
Mughal Period (16th-18th century)
- Hindi and Hindavi coexisted, with Hindi being used in rural areas and Hindavi in urban centers
- Hindi became the language of the common people, while Hindavi was used in royal courts
- Development of Hindi literature, including the works of Tulsidas and Amir Khusrau
British Colonial Period (18th-20th century)
- Hindi and Urdu emerged as distinct languages, with Hindi adopting the Devanagari script
- Hindi became associated with the Hindu nationalist movement, while Urdu was associated with Muslim identity
- Hindi was promoted as the national language of India, while Urdu was seen as a regional language
Post-Independence (20th century onwards)
- Hindi became the official language of India, with Urdu being recognized as a regional language
- Hindi and Urdu continued to diverge, with Hindi adopting more Sanskrit loanwords and Urdu adopting more Persian and Arabic loanwords
- Hindi has become a symbol of Indian national identity, while Urdu is associated with Pakistani identity
Historical Development of Hindi and Hindavi
Early Development (10th-14th century)
- Hindi originated from Apabhramsha, a dialect of Prakrit spoken in northern India
- Persian and Arabic influences led to the development of Hindavi
- Hindavi served as the lingua franca of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire
Bhakti Movement (14th-16th century)
- Bhakti poets, including Kabir and Ravidas, contributed to Hindi's development
- Hindi was used in devotional poetry and songs, increasing its popularity
- Hindavi became a symbol of rebellion against the aristocratic Persian-speaking elite
Mughal Period (16th-18th century)
- Hindi and Hindavi coexisted, with Hindi used in rural areas and Hindavi in urban centers
- Hindi was the language of the common people, while Hindavi was used in royal courts
- Development of Hindi literature, including works by Tulsidas and Amir Khusrau, occurred
British Colonial Period (18th-20th century)
- Hindi and Urdu emerged as distinct languages, with Hindi adopting the Devanagari script
- Hindi was associated with the Hindu nationalist movement, while Urdu was associated with Muslim identity
- Hindi was promoted as the national language of India, while Urdu was seen as a regional language
Post-Independence (20th century onwards)
- Hindi became the official language of India, with Urdu recognized as a regional language
- Hindi and Urdu continued to diverge, with Hindi adopting more Sanskrit loanwords and Urdu adopting more Persian and Arabic loanwords
- Hindi has become a symbol of Indian national identity, while Urdu is associated with Pakistani identity
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