Next, we have Marathi on the list and it has 64 million speakers. Marathi is followed by Tamil, with 63 million speakers. Next comes Turkish, the language spoken in Turkey, and it has 59 million speakers. Number 18, Urdu is spoken by 58 million people. Gujarati has 44 million speakers,...
Marathi isevolved from Sanskritduring 1stand 2ndcenturies. It was a widely used Prakrit dialect named Maharashtri at that time. It slowly evolved into Marathi in the 15thand 16thcenturies. Besides India, it is spoken in Israel and Mauritius. Devanagari alphabets are used in writing Marathi. The...
Laccadive Islands, the former name of Lakshadweep, is derived from the Portuguese term “Laçõ,” meaning “lace.” 8. Puducherry Puducherry, a charming coastal union territory on the southeastern coast of India, is known for its French colonial influence, serene beaches, and spiritual ...