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What is the official language of the state of Karnataka in southern India?
What is the official language of the state of Karnataka in southern India?
When did the Kannada script evolve from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script?
When did the Kannada script evolve from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script?
When did the Kannada literature begin?
When did the Kannada literature begin?
Which movement reached its zenith in the 16th century and is considered the father of Karnatak music?
Which movement reached its zenith in the 16th century and is considered the father of Karnatak music?
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When was Kannada granted classical-language status by the government of India?
When was Kannada granted classical-language status by the government of India?
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Where was the oldest Kannada inscription discovered?
Where was the oldest Kannada inscription discovered?
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Which language is closely related to the Kannada script?
Which language is closely related to the Kannada script?
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Which literary tradition has a diglossia or dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties?
Which literary tradition has a diglossia or dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties?
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Which is considered the second oldest of the four major Dravidian languages?
Which is considered the second oldest of the four major Dravidian languages?
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Which movement influenced Kannada literature in the 9th century?
Which movement influenced Kannada literature in the 9th century?
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Who wrote the earliest extant grammar in early 12th century?
Who wrote the earliest extant grammar in early 12th century?
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Kannada, a member of the Dravidian language family, is the official language of the state of Karnataka in southern India and is also spoken in the states that border Karnataka Early 21st century. The Kannada script evolved from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script and is closely related to the Telugu script The Kannada language has a literary tradition that dates to the 9th century and has been influenced by the Lingayat (Virasaiva) and Haridasa movements
Kannada literature began with the Kavirajamarga of Nripatunga in the 9th century and was followed by the earliest extant grammar by Nagavarma in the early 12th century The grammar of Keshiraja (1260 ce) is still respected Kannada literature has been influenced by the Lingayat (Virasaiva) and Haridasa movements In the 16th century, the Haridasa movement of vernacular devotional song reached its zenith with the former considered the father of Karnatak music
Kannada literature has a diglossia or dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties The Kannada script has evolved from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script and is closely related to the Telugu script The Kannada language has a literary tradition that dates to the 9th century and has been influenced by the Lingayat (Virasaiva) and Haridasa movements
In the 16th century, the Haridasa movement of vernacular devotional song reached its zenith with the former considered the father of Karnatak music Kannada literature has a diglossia or dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties The Kannada script has evolved from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script and is closely related to the Telugu script The Kannada language has a literary tradition that dates to the 9th century and has been influenced by the Lingayat (Virasaiva) and Haridasa movements
In 2008, the government of India granted Kannada classical-language status Kannada is the second oldest of the four major Dravidian languages The oldest Kannada inscription was discovered at the small community of Halmidi and dates to about the 4th century The Kannada script is closely related to the Telugu script and both emerged from an Old Kannarese (Karnataka) script
Kannada literature has a diglossia or dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties The Kannada script has evolved from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script and is closely related to the Telugu script The Kannada language has a literary tradition that dates to the 9th century and has been influenced by the Lingayat (Virasaiva) and Haridasa movements
In the 16th century, the Haridasa movement of vernacular devotional song reached its zenith with the former considered the father of Karnatak music Kannada literature has a diglossia or dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties The Kannada script has evolved from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script and is closely related to the Telugu script The Kannada language has a literary tradition that dates to the 9th century and has been influenced by the Lingayat (Virasaiva) and Haridasa movements
In 2008, the government of India granted Kannada classical-language status Kannada is the second oldest of the four major Dravidian languages The oldest Kannada inscription was discovered at the small community of Halmidi and dates to about the 4th century The Kannada script is closely related to the Telugu script and both emerged from an Old Kannarese (Karnataka) script
Kannada literature has a diglossia or dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties The Kannada script has evolved from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script and is closely related to the Telugu script The Kannada language has a literary tradition that dates to the 9th century and has been influenced by the Lingayat (Virasaiva) and Haridasa movements
In the 16th century, the Haridasa movement of vernacular devotional song reached its zenith with the former considered the father of Karnatak music Kannada literature has a diglossia or dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties The Kannada script has evolved from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script and is closely related to the Telugu script The Kannada language has a literary tradition that dates to the 9th century and has been influenced by the Lingayat (Virasaiva) and Haridasa movements
In 2008, the government of India granted Kannada classical-language status Kannada is the second oldest of the four major Dravidian languages The oldest Kannada inscription was discovered at the small community of Halmidi and dates to about the 4th century The Kannada script is closely related to the Telugu script and both emerged from an Old Kannarese (Karnataka) script
Kannada literature has a diglossia or dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties The Kannada script has evolved from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script and is closely related to the Telugu script The Kannada language has a literary tradition that dates to the 9th century and has been influenced by the Lingayat (Virasaiva) and Haridasa movements
In the 16th century, the Haridasa movement of vernacular devotional song reached its zenith with the former considered the father of Karnatak music Kannada literature has a diglossia or dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties The Kannada script has evolved from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script and is closely related to the Telugu script The Kannada language has a literary tradition that dates to the 9th century and has been influenced by the Lingayat (Virasaiva) and Haridasa movements
In 2008, the government of India granted Kannada classical-language status Kannada is the second oldest of the four major Dravidian languages The oldest Kannada inscription was discovered at the small community of Halmidi and dates to about the 4th century The Kannada script is closely related to the Telugu script and both emerged from an Old Kannarese (Karnataka) script
Kannada literature has a diglossia or dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties The Kannada script has evolved from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script and is closely related to the Telugu script The Kannada language has a literary tradition that dates to the 9th century and has been influenced by the Lingayat (Virasaiva) and Haridasa movements
In the 16th century, the Haridasa movement of vernacular devotional song reached its zenith with the former considered the father of Karnatak music Kannada literature has a diglossia or dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties The Kannada script has evolved from southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script and is closely related to the Telugu script The Kannada language has a literary tradition that dates to the 9th century and has been influenced by the Lingayat (Virasaiva) and Haridasa movements
In 2008, the government of India granted Kannada classical-language status Kannada is the second oldest of the four major Dravidian languages The oldest Kannada inscription was discovered at the small community of Halmidi and dates to about the 4th century The Kann
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Explore the rich literary tradition of Kannada, one of the oldest Dravidian languages, and its enduring influence from the 9th century to the present day. Learn about the evolution of the Kannada script and its relationship with the Telugu script, as well as the dichotomy between formal literary varieties and spoken varieties in Kannada literature.
