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The aim is to examine how Indian languages have influenced political identity and nation-building throughout history.

January 23, 2026Open Access

The Political History of Indian Languages: Evolution, Identity and Nation-Building

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Explores the evolution of languages influencing identity and nation-building in India, suggesting ongoing implications for governance.

The aim is to examine how Indian languages have influenced political identity and nation-building throughout history.
Analyzed historical contexts of language development from ancient to modern India.
Reviewed colonial language policies and their impact on linguistic identities.
Evaluated post-independence language debates and policies, including the Three-Language Formula.
Sanskrit acted as a unifying elite language, while vernaculars fostered regional identities.
Colonial favoritism for English exacerbated divisions among languages.
Post-1947, Hindi and regional languages ignited debates impacting national language policy.

Pooja S. Khanappagol (2026) studied this question.

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