The Evolution of Languages through Ancient and Classical times in India - The story of Indian speech

This video explores the history and evolution of Sanskrit and Prakrit languages in India. Sanskrit was the language of the elite in ancient India and was used mainly for religious and literary purposes. As it expanded, local vernacular dialects emerged and evolved into new languages called Prakrit languages. Prakrits were simpler and more accessible, and they were widely spoken across the Indian subcontinent. Prakrit languages made up the linguistic map of ancient India, and Pali and Ardhamagadhi were the most commonly used. Sanskrit continued to be the language of the learned and the elite, but it gradually declined in usage. The post-classical period of Indian linguistic history is defined by the evolution of Prakrits into languages called Apabhramsas, which are the predecessors of modern Indian languages.
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