DEVELOPMENT OF URDU LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IN SUB-CONTINENT AND ITS IMPACTS ON SOCIETY

Abstract

The history of the subcontinent's rich and lively development of the Urdu language and literature spans several centuries. Urdu, a language created via the blending of Persian, Arabic, and regional dialects, grew in popularity as a medium for artistic expression and communication among the region's various communities. This study examines the development of Urdu literature and language and its significant social effects. The origins of Urdu can be found in the 13th century, when local dialects used by common people mixed with Persian, the language of the ruling class. During the Mughal dynasty, Urdu rose to prominence as the court tongue and a representation of sophisticated culture and intellectualism.