5 Questions
What is the official status of Nepali in the Indian state of Sikkim?
It has official status
Where did the Nepali language originate?
Sinja Valley, Karnali Province
How many native speakers does Nepali have approximately?
16 million
Which ethno-linguistic group originally spoke Nepali?
Khas people
Where is the earliest inscription in the Nepali language believed to be found?
Dullu, Dailekh District
Study Notes
Nepali Language
- Official language of the Indian state of Sikkim
- Originated in the Himalayan region of Nepal
- Approximately 16 million native speakers
- Originally spoken by the Khas people, an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group
- Earliest inscription found in the proto-Nepali language, the Devichaur inscription, believed to be from the 13th century
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