Dialects of Rajasthan

Dialects of Rajasthan Dialects of Rajasthan In 1912, George Abraham Grierson wrote the book "Linguistic Survey of India," which provides a significant description of the Rajasthani language . Grierson classified the language into five main parts: Western Rajasthani (Marwari), Southern Rajasthani (Nimadi, Bagdi), North-Eastern Rajasthani (Ahirwati, Mewati), Mahal Eastern Rajasthani (Dhundhari), and South-Eastern Rajasthani (Malvi and its subdialects) . General Classification of Dialects 1. Marwari This is the dialect of the Marwar region, primarily spoken in Western Rajasthan, including areas like Jodhpur, Nagaur, Pali, Bikaner, Barmer, Balotra, Jalore, and Sanchore . Much of Rajasthan's Jain and Charan literature, including works by Meera Bai, "Dhola Maru Ra Duha," and "Veli Kisan Rukmini Ri," were composed in Marwari . Major Sub-dialects of Marwari: Mewari: Spoken in the Mewar region (Udaipur, Salumber, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Bhilwara). The dramas of Ma…