What is the language of Karnataka called?

Kannada
Kannada, the language used in Karnataka, is recognised by the Indian Constitution as one of the principal languages of the country. Kannada is the mother-tongue for the majority of the people in Karnataka.

Which is oldest language Kannada or Tamil?

Kannada is one of the Dravidian languages but is younger than Tamil. The oldest Kannada inscription was discovered at the small community of Halmidi and dates to about 450 ce. The Kannada script is closely related to the Telugu script; both emerged from an Old Kannarese ( Karnataka ) script.

What is the significance of the Kannada language?

It is one of the scheduled languages of India and the official and administrative language of the state of Karnataka. Kannada was the court language of some of the most powerful empires of South and Central India, such as the Chalukya dynasty, the Rashtrakuta dynasty, the Vijayanagara Empire and the Hoysala Empire .

Which language is spoken in Karnataka?

Kannada is the official language of the Karnataka state. Inscriptions in Kannada date from the 5th century ce, while the first literary work, Kavirajamarga (“The Royal Road of Poets”), is a treatise on poetics from the 9th century.

Where is Kannada language spoken?

Kannada. Kannada ( /ˈkɑːnədə, ˈkæn-/; Kannada: ಕನ್ನಡ [ˈkʌnːəɖɑː]) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Kannada people in India, mainly in the state of Karnataka, and by significant linguistic minorities in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Telangana , Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Kerala, Goa and abroad.

How did Kannada language origin?

The origin of Kannada language, also known as kannarese, can be traced to the early Christian era . Kannada is one of the most well known Dravidian languages of India. It is as old as Tamil, the truest language of the Dravidian family.