by CulturoAdmin | Oct 6, 2024 | Indian Languages
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by approximately 83 million speakers worldwide, including around 85-98 million in India (8-8.3% of India’s population). It ranks as the 15th most-spoken language globally. Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra,... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Indian Literature
Although the history of Marathi language can be traced back to the 8th century, the earliest extant written work appeared only in the 11th century . The Yadava dynasty (1189-1320 A.D.) contributed greatly towards the origin and growth of Marathi literature. The...