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Medieval literature of India played a key role and led to the modern Indian languages taking shape and being born. Elucidate.10 marks

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  • In the introduction briefly highlight the timeline of medieval literature; their origin and evolution.
  • In the body explain that India’s middle ages brought
    about a very rich tradition of devotional literature of remarkable merit. Explain that Bhakti literature is the most important development of the medieval period; discuss the contributors to this period and how they led to development of languages like Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, and Kannada etc.
    Discuss apart from Bhakti tradition, the Sufi tradition also brought in many folds of improvement in languages; evolution of Urdu etc.
  • Conclude by reasserting the significance of modern Indian languages and their coming

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6 responses to “Medieval literature of India played a key role and led to the modern Indian languages taking shape and being born. Elucidate.10 marks”

  1. Deepika Saini Avatar
    Deepika Saini

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Deepika
      Lackluster introduction, you can write that the most powerful trend of medieval Indian literature between 1000 and 1800 A.D. is devotional (bhakti) poetry which dominates almost all the major languages of the country.
      You have covered the role of medieval literature in development of modern Indian language in quite a comprehensive manner.
      Stress on different languages, for example, write about Kannada language and Basavanna.
      Good conclusion.
      This question was quite tricky but you have attempted it in a good manner.
      Keep writing !

  2. Dakshina Moorthy Avatar
    Dakshina Moorthy

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Dakshina
      Good introduction.
      Basically the question is demanding how the conception of bhakti did away with the elite tradition of Sanskrit and accepted the more acceptable language of the common man.
      You have met the demand of the question in a good manner.
      Good conclusion.
      Attempting these type of question is appreciable, it shows your dedication, keep it up.
      Keep working hard.

  3. PS0095 Avatar
    PS0095

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi PS
      In the introduction, also write that the most powerful trend of medieval Indian literature between 1000 and 1800 A.D. is devotional (bhakti) poetry which dominates almost all the major languages of the country.
      Use of map diagram is appreciable.
      You have explained the role of medieval literature of India in shaping modern Indian languages in good manner.
      Good conclusion.
      The content is good and well placed.
      Attempting these type of question is appreciable, it shows your dedication, keep it up.
      Keep working hard,you will succeed.