Question
Download Solution PDFThe names of how many local dialects are mentioned in the Katha collection called Kuvlayamala?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 3
Key Points
- The Kuvlayamala is a significant work of Jain literature authored by Uddyotana Suri in the 8th century CE.
- The text features various dialects, showcasing the linguistic diversity of the time.
- While the author intended to name 18 regional groups, the surviving text specifically lists 16 dialects.
- These dialects include languages spoken by different communities and regions, reflecting the cultural and linguistic landscape of ancient India.
- The dialects mentioned in the Kuvlayamala encompass various Prakrit and Apabhramsa dialects, as well as local vernaculars, which were essential for communication among traders and different communities.
- The inclusion of these dialects in the text highlights the importance of regional languages in the socio-cultural context of the period.
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