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What is the approximate number of native speakers of Kannada?
What is the approximate number of native speakers of Kannada?
Which script is used to write the Kannada language?
Which script is used to write the Kannada language?
In which city was a center for the study of classical Kannada established in July 2011?
In which city was a center for the study of classical Kannada established in July 2011?
Which dynasty saw the flourishing of literary Old Kannada in the 6th century?
Which dynasty saw the flourishing of literary Old Kannada in the 6th century?
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How many Jnanapith awards has Kannada literature been presented with?
How many Jnanapith awards has Kannada literature been presented with?
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Study Notes
Kannada Language
- Approximately 40 million people are native speakers of Kannada.
- The Kannada script is used to write the Kannada language.
History and Development
- In July 2011, a center for the study of classical Kannada was established in Mysore city.
- The Rashtrakuta dynasty saw the flourishing of literary Old Kannada in the 6th century.
Recognition and Awards
- Kannada literature has been presented with 8 Jnanapith awards.
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Test your knowledge about the Dravidian language spoken in Karnataka, India, with around 44 million native speakers and 15 million non-native speakers. Learn about its historical significance as a court language for various dynasties in south and central India.
