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About The Book: The Languages of India, by George Abraham Grierson, is a comprehensive study of India's linguistic diversity. It reprints the chapter on languages from his monumental work Linguistic Survey of India. Grierson categorizes the languages into major groups, such as Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Tibeto-Burman, and Austroasiatic. He examines their histories, dialects, and geographical distribution, offering insights into their evolution and influence. The text also discusses the role of language in India's culture, administration, and social structure. Grierson's work remains foundational in understanding the linguistic complexity of India, highlighting both the diversity and the unifying aspects of its languages. About The Author: Sir George Abraham Grierson (1851-1941) was a prominent British linguist known for his extensive work on the languages of India. His most significant contribution, the Linguistic Survey of India (1898–1928), provided a comprehensive catalog of India's linguistic diversity. Grierson also authored important works on regional dialects, such as the Seven Grammars of the Dialects and Subdialects of the Bihari Language and A Dictionary of the Kashmiri Language. He studied the languages of various regions, documenting their grammar, dialects, and vocabulary. Grierson’s work laid the foundation for the field of Indian linguistics, influencing studies in language and culture The Title 'The Languages of India: Being a Reprint of the Chapter on Languages written/authored/edited by George Abraham Grierson', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369200122 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 176 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms.