Awadhi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Awadhi |
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| अवधी avadhī | ||||
| Native to | India, Nepal, Fiji (as Fiji Hindi) | |||
| Region | India: Awadh and Lower Doab regions of Uttar Pradesh, as well as Madhya Pradesh and Delhi Nepal: Lumbini Zone, Kapilbastu District; Bheri Zone, Banke District, Bardiya District and most part of the Uttar Pradesh | |||
| Native speakers | 38 million (2001) | |||
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Indo-European
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Gangapari
Mirzapuri
Pardesi
Uttari
Tharu
Degauri Tharu
Pratapgarhi
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| Writing system | Devanagari, Kaithi | |||
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| Official language in | No official status | |||
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Awadhi is an ancient Indo-Aryan language spoken in parts of India and Nepal. It is famous because a very important poem, the Ramcharitmanas, was written in it by a poet named Goswami Tulsidas. This language has influenced other languages, including Hindi, which developed later.
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What is Awadhi?
Awadhi is a language that has been spoken for a long time in the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh, India. It belongs to a large group of languages called Indo-Aryan, which are part of the even bigger Indo-European family. This family includes many languages spoken across Europe and South Asia.
Where is Awadhi Spoken?
Awadhi is mainly spoken in the central and eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh, India. You can also find speakers in some areas of Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. In Nepal, Awadhi is spoken in regions like Lumbini Zone and Bheri Zone. Interestingly, a form of Awadhi is also spoken in Fiji, where it is known as Fiji Hindi.
Famous Works in Awadhi
The most famous work in Awadhi is the Ramcharitmanas. This epic poem was written by Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century. It tells the story of the Hindu deity Rama. Tulsidas also wrote other poems in Awadhi, such as Geetavali and Kavitavali. These works are very important in Indian literature and culture.
Awadhi's Connection to Hindi
Awadhi is one of the languages that helped form modern Hindi. Hindi is a newer language that borrowed many words and grammar rules from older languages like Awadhi and Braj. This shows how languages evolve and influence each other over time.
Images for kids
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Rumi Darwaja of historic state Awadh
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Linguistic classification of Awadhi language.
