The Evolution of Hindi Language
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किस भाषा को सबसे पहले मॉडर्न स्टैण्डर्ड हिंदी का आधार माना जाता है?

  • पर्शियन
  • संस्कृत
  • उर्दू
  • अपभ्रंश (correct)
  • किस युग में मुगल शासन के दौरान पर्शियन न्यायालय की भाषा बन गई?

  • 12th Century
  • 16th Century (correct)
  • 14th Century
  • 18th Century
  • किस काव्य साहित्यकार ने पर्शियन-अरबी और स्थानीय भाषाओं के मिलन को प्रस्तुत किया?

  • अमीर खुसरो (correct)
  • सूरदास
  • तुलसीदास
  • मीरा
  • किस कोम्पनी ने भारत में महाभाषा के रूप में मानक हिंदी की मांग की?

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    कौन-कौन से हिंदू धार्मिक पाठ महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं हिंदी की प्रारंभिक रूपों के निर्माण में?

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    मोडर्न स्टैंडर्ड हिंदी के नाम से पहले, हिंदी के महाभाषा को क्या कहा जाता था?

    <p><em>नई हिंदी</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    किस श्रेणी के क्षेत्र में हिंदी की प्रमुखता बढ़ी थी?

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    किस क्रियाकलाप से हिंदी का प्रसार हुआ?

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    कौन-कौन से क्षेत्रों में हिंदी का महत्व है?

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    किस संकेत से हिंदी को 'लिंगुआ फ्रैंका' के रूप में स्थापित किया गया है?

    <p>संस्कृति</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'हिंदी' का प्रमुख प्रयोग कहाँ होता है?

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    'हिंदी' के 615 मिलियन से अधिक प्राथमिक भाषा प्रयोक्ताओं के समुह के लहुलुहान् क्रम में होती है?

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    Study Notes

    Hindi's Journey through Time

    Our exploration of Hindi, one of the most widely spoken languages across the globe, begins with its intriguing journey from ancient origins to modern applications.

    Early Beginnings

    The foundations of modern Hindi can be traced back more than two millennia to Sanskrit, the classical language of India. Over time, regional dialects evolved, including Apabhraṃśa, which emerged around the first century CE and gradually formed the base of what we now know as Hindi. Hindu religious texts such as the Ramayana and Mahābhārata played crucial roles in shaping early forms of this language.

    Rise under Mughal Rule

    In the mid-16th century, during the Mughal period, Persian became the court language, leading to a significant influence on Indian languages like Urdu and Hindustani, the predecessor to Modern Standard Hindi. Literary works composed by Amir Khusro Dihlavi and Gulam Hussain Tabatabai showcased the fusion between Perso-Arabic and local languages, paving the path for future development.

    Development into Modern Hindi

    As the British East India Company expanded throughout India, the need for a common language among diverse regions grew increasingly urgent. By the late 19th century, reformers began advocating for a standardized version of Hindi, termed Mahābhasha, which would eventually become known as Modem Standard Hindi. Scholars such as Bhartendu Harishchandra and Bharatendu Harischandra made substantial contributions towards refining, formalizing, and promoting this newly developed form of the language.

    Spread beyond North India

    Initially confined mostly to northern parts of India, Hindi gained prominence after independence due to the establishment of various states based upon linguistic boundaries. As a result, Hindi is currently recognized as the official language of seven countries, primarily in South Asia—including India and Nepal—and has acquired official status in several other territories worldwide.

    Contemporary Usage

    Presently, Hindi serves multiple purposes, acting both as a medium of communication within India and abroad and as an important tool in academia, business, media, literature, and art. With over 615 million native speakers globally, it stands fourth in terms of total number of users worldwide and second in terms of primary language usage. Furthermore, the growing popularity of Bollywood cinema and music, along with increasing digital accessibility, have propelled Hindi's reach far beyond its traditional borders, establishing it as a lingua franca across many communities.

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    Explore the rich history and evolution of the Hindi language, from its ancient roots in Sanskrit to its modern-day applications as a widely spoken language across the globe.

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