Literature of Rajasthan

Literature of Rajasthan Literature of Rajasthan Development of Rajasthani Language The development of the Rajasthani language is traced back to Aryan languages, evolving from Vedic Sanskrit to Pali and Prakrit forms . Scholars believe that Rajasthani, along with Gujarati, developed from 'Marugurjari Apabhramsh' . Historical mentions of the language include Udyotana Suri's 8th-century book "Kuvalayamala," which described 18 languages, including Maru language . Abul Fazl also mentioned the Marwari language in "Ain-e-Akbari" . A more formal description was provided by George Abraham Grierson in his 1912 book, "Linguistic Survey of India" . Literary Forms: Dingal and Pingal Dingal: The literary form of Western Rajasthan, showing a Gujarati influence but retaining the original form of Rajasthani. It predominantly uses Veer Ras (heroic sentiment) and is characterized by Charan literature, such as the works of Bankidas and Prithviraj Rathore's '…