Why Kannada is queen of all languages?
It has the highest number of Janapeeta literary awards compared to any Indian language. Kannada literature was so prominent during the Vijayanagar period. Vishwa Lipigala Raani is one of the seminal work in Kannada Literature, which is cherished as the Queen of Kannada Scripts.
What is the special language of Karnataka?
Kannada, the language used in Karnataka, is recognised by the Indian Constitution as one of the principal languages of the country. Kannada is the mother-tongue for the majority of the people in Karnataka.
What is the significance of the Kannada language?
It is one of the scheduled languages of India and the official and administrative language of the state of Karnataka. Kannada was the court language of some of the most powerful empires of South and Central India, such as the Chalukya dynasty, the Rashtrakuta dynasty, the Vijayanagara Empire and the Hoysala Empire .
Where is Kannada language spoken?
Kannada. Kannada ( /ˈkɑːnədə, ˈkæn-/; Kannada: ಕನ್ನಡ [ˈkʌnːəɖɑː]) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Kannada people in India, mainly in the state of Karnataka, and by significant linguistic minorities in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Telangana , Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Kerala, Goa and abroad.
How did Kannada language origin?
The origin of Kannada language, also known as kannarese, can be traced to the early Christian era . Kannada is one of the most well known Dravidian languages of India. It is as old as Tamil, the truest language of the Dravidian family.
How old is the Kannada language?
The Kannada language is about 2500 years old. Apparently, many of its words are adopted from either Tamil or Sanskrit, which were later modified by replacing ‘pa’ with ‘ha’. There is also a notable difference between its spoken and written forms.