Is Ahirani a dialect?
Ahirani is a major dialect of Khandeshi. It was originally spoken by the Ahirs living in the Khandesh region. It is further divided into region-based sub-dialects such as Chalisgaon, Dhule, Malegaon and Dhule group. Ahirani is spoken in the Jalgaon (except Bhusaval, Jamner, Bodwad and Muktainagar) and Nandurbar, Dhule.
Why is it called Khandesh?
According to Abul Fazal (Gladwin’s AineAkbari 1157), the name Khandesh is derived from the “Khan” title given by Ahmad-I of Gujarat (1411-1443) to Malik Nasir,the second of the Faruki kings. According to some sources, the name comes from the khandava forest of Mahabharat.
Is Marathi older than Hindi?
Marathi is much older than Hindi. Hindi evolved quite much later unlike Marathi. Marathi is modern, sanskritised version of Maharashtri pakrit which was one of the three pakrit language form. While important fact is, Maharashtri pakrit was most famous among three and widely used by masses.
How do you say I love you in Ahirani?
Tu manavar prem karas ka? Yes, I love you.
Who speaks Ahirani language?
Ramesh Suryawashi suggests that the Ahirani dialect is also spoken in Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, around the Melghat Tiger Reserve forest area. But it is known as Gavali Boli there. Around 30-35 thousand people speak Gavai boli in 40 villages.
Which was the first Marathi newspaper?
Darpan
The first Marathi newspaper, Darpan, was started on 6 January 1832 by Balshastri Jambhekar. The paper was bilingual fortnightly also published in English as The Bombay Darpan and stopped publishing in 1840.
Is Nashik a holy city?
Nashik is well known for being one of the Hindu pilgrimage sites of the Kumbh Mela, which is held every 12 years. Nashik is located about 190 km north of state capital Mumbai. The city is called the “Wine Capital of India” as more than half of India’s vineyards and wineries are located here.
Which state is Ahmednagar in?
MaharashtraAhmednagar / State
What country speaks Marathi?
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by about 71 million people mainly in the Indian state of Maharashtra and neighbouring states. Marathi is also spoken in Israel and Mauritius. Marathi is thought to be a descendant of Maharashtri, one of the Prakrit languages which developed from Sanskrit.