History of Hindi Language Development
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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:

Kabir = Bhakti movement Tulsidas = Mughal period Ravidas = Bhakti movement Amir Khusrau = Mughal period

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:

<p>Hindi = Hindu nationalist movement Urdu = Muslim identity Hindavi = Royal courts Persian = Aristocratic elite</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the language with its status after Independence:

<p>Hindi = Official language of India Urdu = Regional language Hindavi = Lingua franca of the Delhi Sultanate Persian = Language of the aristocratic elite</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the influence on Hindi during the Early Development period:

<p>Persian = Influenced Hindi Arabic = Influenced Hindi Sanskrit = Did not influence Hindi Prakrit = Hindi emerged from</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the language with its usage during the Mughal Period:

<p>Hindi = Used in rural areas Hindavi = Used in urban centers Urdu = Used in royal courts Persian = Used in devotional poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the language with its association with national identity:

<p>Hindi = Indian national identity Urdu = Pakistani national identity Hindavi = Lingua franca of the Delhi Sultanate Persian = Aristocratic elite</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the period when Hindi became the language of the common people:

<p>10th-14th century = Hindi emerged from Apabhramsha 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</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the language with its symbolic representation during the British Colonial Period:

<p>Hindi = Rebellion against the aristocratic elite Urdu = Hindu nationalist movement Hindavi = Symbol of rebellion against the aristocratic elite Persian = Language of the aristocratic elite</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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