2006-08-14 01:23:44 · 6 answers · asked by Ananth 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Yes, it is the official language of karnataka, a southern state in India. Perhaps, you'll know it from its capital, Bangalore, often known as the Silicon Valley of the East. Kannada is a mix-mash of Sanskrit and Tamil, two of the oldest languages in the world.
2006-08-15 01:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by Jo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kannada (à²à²¨à³à²¨à²¡ kannaá¸a; also, less commonly, Kanarese) is one of the major Dravidian languages of southern India and one of the oldest languages in India. Speakers of its various dialects number roughly 50 million people. It is the state language of Karnataka, one of the four southern states in India. It is written using the Kannada script.
History
The first example of full length Kannada writing in Kannada script can be found in the Halmidi inscription, dated c. 450 CE. Kannada language inscriptions are the highest of any language in India, with more than 40,000. These inscriptions were not only discovered in Karnataka but also quite commonly in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and TamilNadu. Some inscriptions were also found in MadhyaPradesh (Jabalpur) and Uttar Pradesh. This indicates the spread of the language over the ages, especially during the rule of large Kannada empires. Recent discovery of copper coin dated back to 5th century A.D in Banavasi with Kannada script inscription on it proves that Kannada language and script had become official by the time of the Kadambas of Banavasi. Kavirajamarga, of King Nripatunga Amoghavarsha I (850A.D.) is the earliest literary work available in Kannada. It is a complex work on Kannada grammar meant to standardize various Kannada dialects used in literature in previous centuries. The book also makes references to Kannada works by early writers such as King Durvinita (495 - 535 A.D.) of Ganga dynasty of Talkad. A very early prose work in Kannada, Vaddaradhane by Sivakotyacharya of 9th century described the life of Bhadrabahu of Shravanabelagola elaborately. The first record on Kannada language is traced to Emperor Ashoka's Brahmagiri edict dated 230 BC.
2006-08-17 08:57:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kannada is a language spoken in karnataka a state in India
2006-08-14 09:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by brown gal 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
kannada an indian language spoken in karnataka province of india is a very beautiful language.it has its inspiration frOM othr southindian languages and a sankrit base in it.Late actor rajkumar helped kannada to earn its self respect and glory back.many kannada writers like girish karnad have contributed a LOT TO INDIAN LITRATURE
2006-08-14 11:38:44 · answer #4 · answered by rishi7100 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's spoken by kannadians.
2006-08-14 08:52:35 · answer #5 · answered by durulz2000 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think they mostly speak English, esp. in Toronto.
2006-08-14 08:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by cirdellin 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋